It's a Central City Christmas!

Now in its 21st year, Christmas Around the Town brings together the best available in Carrington. From the parade and vendor show to supper and shopping, Monday, Dec. 5 is the day to be in town.

Gather on Main Street for the Christmas Light Parade at 5:30 p.m. Monday. All are welcome. It's free to enter, and free to watch. To enter, contact Laurie Dietz at the Chamber office, (701) 652-2524.

Head to the Carrington City Library for a special holiday edition of The Market, featuring a variety of vendors with great Christmas gifts.

Warm up and fill up at the Kiwanis Chili and Spud Feed at Carrington Youth Center. A free will offering will be taken, with proceeds to area youth projects. Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds from the evening's bake sale will be

Many businesses will have extended hours, specials and even prize drawings on Monday and throughout the week. The Independent encourages readers to shop local this holiday season. See the PLUS section for the start of our Hometown Holiday content, which we will feature all month long. This week includes a Local Gift Guide, holiday recipes and offers from several local businesses.