(La Porte, IN) - People are gearing up for the annual Santa Parade in La Porte.  Santa will be ushered into the city during the parade, which begins at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

The parade will venture westbound on State Street then head north of Michigan Avenue and eastbound on Lincolnway until reaching Plaza 618 where Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with the children.

There will also be live Christmas music and caroling at 618 Plaza along with the lighting of the ceremonial tree.