The Pella Area Community and Economic Alliance is hosting the kick-off to the holiday season in Pella today with the annual De Kerstdagen Tour of Stores.

PACE Alliance Events Coordinator Sarah Treft tells KRLS News activities begin downtown at 5 p.m., and include carolers, carriage rides, and extended shopping hours at retailers. The annual tree lighting ceremony, including performances of Christmas music from Pella and Pella Christian school choirs, begins at 6 p.m. on the Tulip Toren. Marion County Bank is once again selling up to $100,000 in discounted Pella Bucks beginning at 5 p.m.

The KNIA/KRLS Big Red Radio will be broadcasting from the Pella Tour of Stores, as well as collecting food for the annual KNIA/KRLS Holiday Food Drive.