Coming up on Friday night is the annual Evergreen Festival Parade in downtown Reed City. The parade will begin around 6 p.m.

Before you plan to attend Friday's event, here are six things that are good to know:

1. The route will start at the High School.

   • From the staging area at the school, the parade will travel west on Church Street, north on Sears Street, and east on Upton Street. The route will conclude at the Reed City Porteous Depot.

2. Upton Avenue will be closed prior to the parade.

   • For those interested in parking downtown, the 100 block of West Upton Avenue will be closed starting at 5 p.m. Other nearby lots will be available but streets near the parade route will limited for crossing.

3. A tree lighting and live music will follow the parade.

   • Following the parade, there will be a live christmas tree lightning at the Reed City Depot. Live christmas music will also be performed on-site and hot chocolate and cookies will be served.

4. The parade will be live streamed on Y-102's Facebook.

   • For those unable to attend in person, there will be a live stream of the parade on the Y-102 facebook page. It wil be moderated fellow Reed City resident and Coyote sports broadcaster, Brandon Wirth.

5. Parade participants must line-up a half hour before.

   • Over 30 groups and floats will be in this year's parades as well as many other sponosred groups. Those walking in the parade, or those who have a decorated float, must be at their designated staging area by 5:30 p.m.

6. The parade will be competitive. 

   • Floats will be competing for the best holiday spirit. Winners will be announced after the tree lighting at the Reed City Porteous Depot.

For more information about the whole festival, including the craft show and Saturday Santa events: https://www.facebook.com/events/1500060591126801.