Oh the pretty lights

Downtown Renton's Piazza during the holidays last year

Pretty Holiday Destinations - Gene Coulon Park hosts the 16th year of the festive Clam Lights. Today, December 4th from 5 - 9pm and there will be lights and a parade of decorated boats with music - you get the picture. But these lovely babies will be up until the new year, so you can always go another night to look and then head on over to Ivar's for dinner to round out the evening, which is exactly what The Picaroon intends to do.

The Piazza Tree Lighting and Santa Fun begins Saturday at 3pm with Dickens Carolers, local crooners, roasting chestnuts and warm beverages - and all of this before leading up to Santa's arrival at 5. It is a great time to cruise Downtown Renton getting into the spirit of the season. The Piazza is located at South Third and Burnett.

These are FREE events - just the way the holiday fun should be so go and enjoy.