The dates and times are set for Lexington's Christmas Parade, tree lighting and ice rink opening downtown.

With help from Santa Claus, Governor Matt Bevin pulled a Christmas tree-shaped lever Monday night to light a tree in front of the State Capitol to kick off the holiday season.

The City of Lexington kicked off the holiday season on Friday with a Holiday Market and live music downtown, capped-off by the lighting of the official Christmas Tree in Triangle Park.

Lexington kicks off the holiday season with the official city Christmas tree lighting in Triangle Park in downtown on Friday, November 27, 2015. Lexington Mayor Jim Gray and Santa will officially light the tree at 6:30 p.m.