Runners prepare for the Tacky Sweater Run this morning. (PHOTOS BY SCOTT LEFFLER / ENP STAFF)

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Three-year-old Liam and seven-year-old Thomas Christman enjoy hot cocoa at the Old Post Office this morning.

There's still plenty to do during this year's Christmas on the Canal.

Hundreds have turned out for the first half of the festivities, which run from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. The day began with a Tacky Sweater Run and included free goodies at many downtown locations, a free movie at the Palace, story time with Mrs. Claus, free pizza from Papa Leos and more.

Still to come is free ice skating, which just started at Cornerstone CFCU Arena. It runs until 4 p.m. ($3 to rent skates).

Autograph signing with Joe DeLamielleure also runs until 4 p.m. at Niagara County Sheriff’s Association, 20 Market Street. First Autograph is free; any additional autographs are $5 each.

Historic Homes Holiday Tours runs until 6 p.m.

The 3rd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade begins at 6 p.m. and immediately following the parade will be the tree lighting on top of the Palace Marquee.

At 7:15 p.m., the Palace Theatre will show “The Polar Express.”

Horse and carriage rides proved to be popular. The line for the rides just kept growing.

There's more photos from today's festivities here.

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