SOUTH PORTLAND — The Mill Creek tree lighting and holiday festival will take place on Friday, Dec. 3, from 4:30-7 p.m.

The tree lighting will take place at 6 p.m. at Mill Creek Park. Hot cider, pop corn and hot dogs will be available throughout the evening.

Other events include horse-drawn carriage rides from 4:30-7 p.m., photos with Santa Claus at City Hall from 5-6:30 p.m., and Christmas carols by high school and middle school chorus students from 5:45-6:15 p.m.

The event is sponsored by the city, South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber, Waterfront Market Association and the South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Rotary.