The Crab Pot Christmas Tree will be lit in Ilwaco Dec. 6.

ILWACO, Wash. — Holidays make you crabby? Get into the spirit of the holiday season — Port of Ilwaco style!

Join the Ilwaco community in the lighting of the World’s Tallest Crab Pot Christmas Tree at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Sing along to some very “crabby” Christmas carols written by local musician Clint Carter: “Crab pot tree, crab pot tree, with your buoys and lights, let’s cook up some crab and have Dungeness tonight.”

After enjoying the caroling delights at the Crab Pot Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, stay for more fun in Ilwaco.

Stroll along the waterfront and visit the local shops. The Don Nisbett Crewhouse Art Gallery will serve hot chocolate and cookies, and there will also be a chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Ilwaco Highschool Jazz Band will also perform some holiday tunes.

The Christmas Market at the Port will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., too, offering arts, crafts, jewelry, holiday gifts and more before the Crab Pot Christmas Tree ceremony.