Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Middletown will present a live Nativity on the parish grounds, 360 E. Water St., Middletown, on Friday, Dec. 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the church parking lot, which will be transformed into Bethlehem, the place of Jesus' birth.

Guests will be guided by the three Wise Men as they visit the Bethlehem innkeeper, shepherds, live animals, and the Holy Family - Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. While waiting to begin their tour, guests may listen to Christmas music performed by the band Forgiven, enter a Scripture Walk, and receive a free chance to win a set of five stuffed Nativity animals.

At the Children's Nook, young attendees may color pictures from "The Little Star." Children may also pet the live animals, which will include bunnies, sheep, goats, a donkey, and a llama.

After visiting the manger, guests may stop by the fire pit for complimentary s'mores while supplies last, and they may pet the live animals, visit the Bethlehem tents, and purchase a star-shaped soft pretzel or hot chocolate while supplies last.

Guests may also visit the church and share prayer requests, which can be hung on the tree or placed in the prayer request box. Seven Sorrows parishioners will pray for attendees and their requests throughout the days leading to Christmas.

Parking is free and available in the school lots. Overflow parking is available at Giant and along side streets. All visitors must go through the school's door 4 to enter the queue.

For more information, visit http://www.ssbvm.org/live-nativity.