Holiday parade and Santa’s ship in Morgan Hill Dec. 5

The annual Holiday Parade and festivities sponsored by the Morgan Hill Kiwanis Club will take place 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in downtown Morgan Hill. The parade ends when Santa’s Magic Ship leads the crowd to the ceremonial tree lighting at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. This year’s event for the first time will feature a holiday performance inside the Community Playhouse. Spectators can join the festivities for free; just make your way to Monterey Road in the downtown.