Jingle Bell Parade Planned for Dec. 5 in the Village Center

 The annual Jingle Bell Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5 featuring a performance by the East Hampton High School Jazz Ensemble from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the East Hampton Congregational Church Hall, 59 Main St., and a tree lighting at the big Evergreen on the Center School Lawn near the gazebo at 4:30 p.m. Santa will visit with the East Hampton Fire Department, local businesses will be open and the Joseph N. Goff House Museum, 2 Barton Hill Road, will provide refreshments. Come start the holiday season together at this fun community event hosted by the East Hampton Parks & Recreation Department. (Rain Date is Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. without the high school band) Bring a bell to ring in the holiday, or one will be provided!