With the holiday season quickly approaching, be sure to shop local and enjoy local! Your friends and neighbors in Historic Downtown Pocatello have amazing gift ideas, holiday décor, delicious baked goods, sparkly jewelry, event space for holiday gatherings, special holiday menus and more!

Lookout Credit Union presents Historic Downtown Pocatello’s Annual Christmas Night Lights Parade on Friday, November 24th! The parade will follow the traditional route, East to West, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Parade registration is now open at www.historicdowntownpocatello.com! This year’s parade theme is “Favorite Christmas Movies.”

Lookout for Santa at Lookout Point! The parade will end this year at Lookout Point where Santa will light the Community Christmas Tree and visit with children. There will be hot cocoa, cookies, caroling and festive fun for the entire family.

Thank you to the staff from Myers Anderson Architects for all of their hard work in taking the hanging flower baskets down and helping us prepare for the coming winter months. Thank you to Pinehurst Floral & Greenhouse for planting such beautiful baskets. To our watering crew Keven and Lisa, great job! Thank you to all of the flower basket sponsors for helping our streets look so beautiful all summer:

Bannock Civitan Club, Bannock County Democratic Party, Bargain Tire, Citizens Community Bank, City of Pocatello, Denny’s Wrecker Service, Inc., Dorsey Hill, Elite Restoration, Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho, Hanson Janitorial Supply, Inc., Idaho Central Credit Union, Intermountain Gas Company, Ireland Bank, J H S Architects, J. R. Simplot Company, Johnson Family McDonald’s, Kind Community, Leadership Pocatello-Chubbuck, Lookout Credit Union, Maag Prescription Center, LLC, McCarthy MP, Mutual Insurance Assoc., Inc., Myers Anderson Architects, NeighborWorks Pocatello, Old Federal Building, Pioneer Title Company, Pocatello Chubbuck Auditorium District (MEC), Pocatello Chubbuck School District #25, Pocatello Electric Company, Inc., Pocatello Eye Care, Pocatello Pet Lodge, LLC, Portneuf Medical Center, Portneuf Valley Family Center, Prime Time Auctions, Inc., Racine Olson Law Offices, Rails West Federal Credit Union, RE/MAX Country Real Estate, Inc., Sign Up Signs & Graphics, Station Square, Teton Honda, The Human Bean, Spaulding Foundation, Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce.

Happy 5th Anniversary to Cottonwood Junction! Located at 141 N. Main St., Cottonwood Junction has a beautiful store full of furniture, art, area souvenirs, crafts, and more. Stop in today and shop!

Molinelli’s Jewelers, 126 N. Main St., will be hosting their annual Ladies Night this Friday from 6-9:00 p.m. A night to look, a night to try, a night for fun to get your St. Nick list started right. Swag bags, drawings, prizes and more!

Looking to host an unforgettable company party? The Purpose Center, 224 N. Main St., is the perfect venue for your next corporate gathering, a festive holiday celebration, or any special occasion. For overnight guests, the 5th floor offers Executive Suites listed on Airbnb for your family, friends, or clients coming to the area. For more information, please visit https://purpose-center.org, or email purposecenterllc@gmail.com .

Gate City Coffee & Wine Bistro, 320 W. Center St., has introduced their new seasonal sandwich “The Thanksgiving Day” with fresh-cut turkey, dressing, brown gravy, and cranberry-whipped honey sauce. They also have their annual gift card sale running now through December 24 with a 50% bonus on your gift card purchase of $20 or more. Gift cards make excellent stocking stuffers, gifts for a special someone, or employee gifts and may be used on anything they sell.

Stop by Barricade, 308 E. Center St., on Saturday between 1:00-3:00 p.m. for their annual holiday wine sale. Wine makes the perfect addition to any holiday meal or party, and it makes a great gift as well! No wine club membership necessary for this sale. They’ll have sweet, sparkling, white, and red wine options available for you to sample and buy. All wine will be on sale at great prices, so it’s a good time to stock up for the holidays! $5 to sample wine, and the fee will be refunded with your purchase of any bottle.

Purpose Tea, 224 N. Main St., invites you in to enjoy their drink of the week, a Vanilla Latte. ISU Bengals receive a 15% off discount every Wednesday. Be sure to stop in!

Moon Beams Tattoo, 357 W. Center St., 2nd floor, is running a Veteran’s Appreciation tattoo special from November 1-29. One or two inch fine line tattoos are just $60. Call 208-240-1100 for details.