It’s the official welcome of the winter season with Baltimore’s 54th annual lighting of the city’s Washington Monument.

The festivities are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, with musical performances, more than 20 food vendors and the lighting of the monument at Mount Vernon Place.

Fireworks will take place at 8 p.m.

The Department of Transportation sends out a reminder that the city will close certain streets, and parking restrictions have already started in some areas.

Lance Humphries, the Conservancy’s executive director, said: “We’ll be running five bars throughout the West, North, and South Squares. A map is available on our website and via QR codes as you enter the event, so guests can quickly find their favorite food vendor, or try something new.”

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