Holiday Parades on tap in the Mother Lode Friday and Saturday.

Twain Harte lights the Christmas Tree in downtown and celebrates with their annual parade at 6 p.m. tomorrow night. Santa makes his appearance as well.

Then at 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon, the 13th annual Angels Camp Business Association´s Christmas Parade rolls through town. Afterwards, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Visitors Center for pictures with the kids.