The Hope Street Merchants Association will present its annual holiday stroll Thursday with a variety of activities, dining options and shopping specials in a carnival-like setting. Strollers can experience trolley rides, a petting zoo and live entertainment, plus a children’s film festival, blacksmithing demonstrations and live carolers. There will be pictures with Santa, tree and wreath sales and a holiday parade. Adults can also take part in this year’s Hope Street Bar Crawl.