On Thursday residents of Knoxville will have a chance to celebrate the start of the holiday season as the annual Living Windows celebration will be held in downtown Knoxville.

This year’s theme is Christmas in Knoxville and will feature music, activities and an appearance from Santa Claus himself. Creator of Living Windows, Tresa Mott tells KNIA/KRLS News Santa and Mrs Claus will be located at Memorial Hall which will act as a starting point for Living Windows and feature a hot chocolate bar as well as an eye spy game children can take part in throughout the event. The Mentor Study Club, THRIVE Knoxville and the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce will present the annual holiday celebration which will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.