<p>Astoria Community Development Director Brett Estes, left, Mayor Willis Van Dusen, Santa and Mrs. Claus and the Angel Choir from ‘“Scrooged in Astoria” led the crowd in a countdown to the lighting of the lights at the 2012 Downtown Astoria Sparkles holiday kick-off.</p>

ASTORIA Get in the holiday spirit with twinkling lights and a cheery chorus at the 2013 Downtown Astoria Sparkles celebration Saturday, Nov. 30.

The Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., will host a family-friendly holiday movie. Doors open at 3 p.m., and the entrance fee is a canned food donation.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be outside the Liberty Theater from 3 to 5 p.m.

Then, gather outside following the film at 5 p.m. to watch the town be illuminated by holiday lights. Hear festive caroling by the North Coast Chorale and the Astor Street Opry Companys Scrooged Angel Choir.

Sparkling Deals discount cards can be used at more than 24 Astoria downtown boutiques and stores, including: Lucys Books, Cellar on 10th, Loop-Jacobsen Jewelers, Mise en Place, Garbos Vintage Wear, Gimres Shoes, Carines Studio, Purple Cow Toys, Farmhouse Funk and more. Offers are valid Nov. 30 through Dec. 24.

For up-to-date information on Sparkling Deals and the lineup of events, visit astoriadowntown.com