Pella’s 56th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes begins today and continues through Saturday.

The tour includes four homes decorated by homeowners, with traditional Dutch treats waiting at the end of the tour at Pella Opera House. Horse & carriage rides will be offered in the community, and merchants will remain open late for holiday shopping during the evenings. Tickets are available through the Pella Convention & Visitors Bureau Office on Broadway Street in Pella, at a number of local Pella retail businesses, or online at visitpella.com. Ticket price for the tour including Dutch treats is $15. Last year, over 2000 people participated in the annual Christmas event.