Chili cooks working, parade set for 6:30 p.m.

Santa Claus will be able to fight winter’s chill this evening with a hot cup of chili.

The Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce’s 17th annual chili cook-off opened just after 8 a.m. with 36 entries vying for honors as best roughneck and traditional versions.

Trophies will be awarded to first through third place in both categories as well as best-decorated booth. Free samples will be handed out beginning at 5:30 p.m.