LISBON — The Lisbon Promotions Committee will host its fourth annual Very Merry Main Street event on Saturday, Dec. 1, commencing with the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting of the Christmas tree at MTM Community Center on School Street.

The event is scheduled from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Previously, the tree lighting had been held at Gazebo Park on Route 196.

The annual event was founded by the Promotions Committee in 2009 as a means of drawing attention to retailers and other businesses and organizations in downtown Lisbon Falls.

Several businesses open their doors in an open-house style format to welcome visitors with refreshments and entertainment at various locations, while the downtown’s retailers offer special sales and promotions.

“It’s a great chance to support our traditional commercial districts, and learn more about what they offer to our community,” said Ross Cunningham, chairman of the Promotions Committee. “It’s also a chance for friends and neighbors to get together and welcome the holiday season to Lisbon.”

The festivities will kick off at the MTM Center performance pavilion at 4:30 p.m. with caroling and refreshments offered by the members of the Lisbon Falls Baptist Church. At 5 p.m., Santa Claus will arrive to herald the start of the Christmas season in Lisbon by lighting the new Christmas tree behind the community center.

For more information, call 353-3000, ext. 122.