It’s time to light up Renton once again for the holidays.

The 18th Annual Ivar’s Clam Lights begins tonight (Dec. 2), with the official lighting ceremony.

The event, which attracts thousands of visitors each year, will begin with acoustic holiday music presented by Erwilian at 6:15 p.m. Horse-drawn rides in Santa’s covered wagon will be offered from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Renton Mayor Denis Law and representatives from event sponsors Ivar’s and Puget Sound Energy will deliver the official welcome and lighting.

Once Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is all aglow in lights, a bonfire and community sing-a-long will commence with entertainer Karla Cruz in the North Picnic Shelter of the park from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.

View the Rainier Yacht Club’s “Parade of Boats” starting at 7:30 p.m. in Lake Washington and hear The Dickens Carolers on the Argosy Christmas Ship from 8 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.

The Clam Lights will run nightly from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 1.

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is located at 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard in Renton.