Berlin officials are asking people to wait a little longer before staking out their favorite spots for this year’s Christmas parade.

BERLIN, Md. -- The enchanting glow of Christmas lights illuminated Berlin on Thursday as the town's annual Christmas parade kicked off. This year's festivities, marked by an abundance of holiday cheer, welcomed some special guests who stole the spotlight—the Stephen Decatur High School football team, fresh off their triumphant state championship win.