NAF Holiday Parade)…It is the 22nd Annual Holiday Light Parade

. It will be held Friday at the Naval Air Facility El Centro, beginning at 7:00 pm. In Keeping with its long time tradition of community outreach and partnering, NAF is opening the gates to the installation and inviting the public to come see a small town lighted night parade. The parade features groups from on and off the facility. In Years past, marching bands, classic cars, Star Wars characters, horses, fire trucks and military equipment have been featured in the procession. Free cookies will be offered to all. Food, such as pizza and nachos, will be available for purchase, along with beverages. Parking is limited. Guests should arrive between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm to stake out a section along the parade route. Guests may want to bring portable chairs to make viewing easier. Last year nearly 1,200 residents enjoyed a fun evening as a kick-off to the holiday season.