FERNDALE/BERKLEY/PLEASANT RIDGE — Local cities are ready to light up their downtowns for the holiday season.

Ferndale, Berkley and Pleasant Ridge each have Christmas and holiday events coming up soon, whether it’s a visit from Santa Claus, a parade or lighting a tree.

Ferndale will be hosting its annual Santa at Schiffer event from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Schiffer Park.

Santa’s tour of Ferndale will begin in Wilson Park, where he’ll be from 1 to 1:15 p.m. He’ll then travel to Geary Park and meet with people there from 1:30 to 1:50 p.m. Finally, Santa will make his way to Schiffer Park at 2 p.m., where the kids in attendance can get a photo with St. Nick.

“We are excited because we’re having alternative activities for folks to do,” said Downtown Development Authority Executive

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