UPSTATE — Several local communities have made plans to usher in the holiday season with Christmas Parades and associated activities.

Easley will kick off the holiday season Dec. 7 with a Christmas Parade beginning at 10 a.m. The city will have its grand illumination at 7 p.m. on Dec. 6. For more information call Dunburks Premiere Events at (864) 423-4344.

Dacusville will hold its Christmas Parade Dec. 14, with a salute to military veterans, with an emphasis on World War II veterans. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. on Dec. 7. For more information, call David Norton at (864) 855-2920.

The Pickens Christmas parade will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 with the theme of “Christmas Lights.” For more information, call Pickens City Hall at (864) 878-6421.

In Liberty, the tree lighting will be 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 7. The Liberty Christmas Parade will begin at 3 p.m. on Dec. 8. For more information, call Liberty City Hall at (864) 843-3177.

The Six Mile Christmas Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 7. For more information, call (864) 868-2653.

The city of Clemson will hold its tree-lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. on Dec. 3, with the city’s Christmas Parade beginning at 6 p.m. the same day. For more information, call the Clemson Parks and Recreation Department at (864) 624-1120.

Norris will hold its 10th annual Christmas Parade at 11 a.m. on Dec. 14. For more information, call Norris Town Hall at (864) 639-2033.

The Central Christmas Parade will be at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 7. For more information, contact the Town of Central at (864) 639-6381.