Belgium Christmas activities are Dec. 7

Belgium’s annual European Christmas festivities will be held Sunday, Dec. 7.

The parade starts at 4:30 p.m. at Community Park and ends at Village Square at Village Hall, 104 Peter Thein Ave.

A float contest will again be held, with cash prizes to the top three.

At Village Hall, free soups and chili will be available.

At Village Square, free hot chocolate will be offered, and the Cedar Grove-Belgium High School choir will perform.

The Luxembourg American Cultural Society is offering free admission, as well as crafts and games for children and the chance to get their photos taken with St. Nicholas.

Freewill cash donations and canned goods to be given to Ozaukee Food Alliance will be accepted.

The high school choir will also sing carols at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Cedar Grove Christmas Village Market.

In addition, the holiday giving tree has been put up at Village Hall. People may choose an item to purchase by visiting the tree or at https://tinyurl.com/54eh8v3c.

The Belgium Post Office has its letters to Santa box out ready for children’s letters.