RANGELEY — Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host its annual Walk to Bethlehem celebration on Sunday, Dec. 11. The event is free and open to the public, but donations will be accepted.

The walk will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Rangeley Inn with the reading of Caesar Augustus’ decree that all people must return to the city of their birth.

This will be followed by a walk through the village, which will be led by community members costumed as nativity figures. Attendees will sing carols as they meander through the streets, stopping to sing at different churches downtown.

When walkers reach the Church of the Good Shepherd, they will join others in anticipation of the evening’s program: a traditional family-oriented Christmas presentation of carols, classical music, dance and drama. The program will begin about 6 p.m.

The finale, a traditional nativity pageant, will feature many local youths and community members in full costumes. At the conclusion of the event, everyone is invited to share in the holiday spirit and enjoy homemade goodies at the Holiday Reception, which will be held downstairs in the undercroft. To donate food for the reception, email: [email protected].