On Dec. 19, Ballard will twinkle with 1,000 luminaries, horse drawn hay rides and sweet treats handed out by participating shops.

The In Ballard Merchants Association is looking for volunteers to help build the luminaries and distribute them around the retail core of the neighborhood.

The association will start putting the luminaries together at 1 p.m. in Bergen Place.

"It will be a fun neighborhood work party and hopefully the start of an annual tradition, event coordinator Tiffany Gabrel said in a press release. "Anyone is welcome to come help us light up Ballard. The more the merrier."

The Luminary Walk will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The In Ballard Merchants Association invites the whole neighborhood to come out to stroll the neighborhood to enjoy the holiday mood and festivities.

Participating merchants will display “Holiday Treats Here” signs in their windows.