Superior merchants plan festive Friday activities

Preparations are underway for a Festive holiday event in downtown Superior from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and thus far it looks like the weather will cooperate. The day is to be dry with a little chill. The high Friday is forecast to be 46 degrees with a low of 26 degrees.

Central Avenue between Third and Fifth Streets will be closed mid-afternoon and remain closed until after the event. Most Superior stores will be staying open until the 7 p.m. closing. Many will feature food and other refreshments for their customers.

Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive via a Superior Fire Truck at 5 p.m. He will th...