Holiday Lantern Walk set for Nov. 13 in downtown Batavia

Batavia MainStreet will hold its annual Holiday Lantern Walk for residents to explore downtown Batavia, discover local businesses and kick off the holiday season.The free event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 13 in downtown Batavia.Attendees can visit and shop for festive decorations, holiday treasures and gifts at more than 30 businesses. The featured businesses include CaberNeigh, Warehouse 55, Ease Escape, Kitty Cocoa Cafe and the Batavia Boardwalk Shops. Participants will also be able to receive Downtown Dollars and take photographs with Santa and Mrs. Claus. “We’re excited to bring the Holiday Lantern Walk to Friday evening and give everyone another hour to really explore downtown Batavia,” Batavia MainStreet assistant director Kristen Desler said in a news release. “The illuminated lanterns will create a charming candlelight experience, and the trolley makes it easy to travel from one side of downtown to the other- or back to your car at the end of the night!”Attendees ages 21