BERLIN — The Parade of Lights will be held in downtown Berlin on Friday night, kicking off a holiday season of craft fairs, Christmas concerts and other events.
The Parade of Lights returns to Berlin on Friday after being canceled for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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