Parades, light displays and a host of other events across county
Christmas is just around the corner, and you know what that means! All kinds of events to celebrate the season are in store for holiday revelers.
From holiday markets to tree lightings to Santa sightings to a holiday buffet of programs sure to get kids of all ages in the spirit.
Here’s a sampling of what’s up ahead in the days leading to Christmas:
Whobilation
Pell City Public Library, Dec. 5, 5 p.m.
Giant snow globe, hot chocolate, Christmas crafts and cookies. Photos with Grinch, Elsa from Frozen and Santa.
7th Annual Holly
Jolly Market
Dec. 13, Moody Civic Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free admission, but shoppers encouraged to bring canned or boxed goods for Shepherd’s Supply Food Distribution Center in Moody. Vendors, crafts, homemade goods. Santa 11-2.
Lights in the Park
Pell City Lakeside Park, daily now through Dec. 31 after sunset.
Businesses, churches and individuals light up the park with special Christmas displays visitors can drive through to see.
Tree Lighting Festival & Holiday Open House
St. Clair Courthouse parking lot, Pell City, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.
Candyland Christmas theme featuring live dance performances, musical entertainment, Santa, candy bags for kids, hot chocolate and apple cider. Downtown businesses have open house at 11 a.m. with special sales, treats and more!
Gingerbread house building
Pell City Public Library, Dec. 6-7 (Multiple Times, registration required)
Children build gingerbread houses in one of three free sessions.
Pell City Rotary Jingle Bell 5K, 10 K & 1-Mile Fun Run
Dec. 13, registration, 7 a.m., race, 8 a.m.
Run through beautiful Lakeside Park along the banks of Logan Martin Lake. Supports St. Clair Sheriff’s Boys Ranch, The Arc of St. Clair County, Ann’s New Life Center, The WellHouse. Santa, family fun, medals and cash prizes. Register: pellcityrotary.org/jingle-bells-5k-run/
Vintage Country Christmas
Dec. 19, 7 p.m., Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts
Classic country Christmas songs from Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and more featuring Rose Colored Glasses. Tickets: pellcitycepa.com/vintage-christmas
Don’t let the parades pass you by!
Throughout the region, parades of all shapes and sizes take to the streets with all the fanfare, music and wide-eyed excitement that go with them. Here’s a glance at when and where:
- Odenville Christmas Parade – Dec. 2, 7 p.m.
- Pell City Christmas Parade – Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
- Leeds Christmas Parade – Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
- Margaret Christmas Parade – Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
- Trussville Christmas Parade – Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
- Argo Christmas Parade – Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m.
- Moody Christmas Parade – Dec. 13, 5 p.m.
- Ragland Christmas Parade – Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m.
- Springville Christmas Parade – Dec. 13, 6 p.m.
- Ashville Christmas Parade – Dec. 13, 6 p.m.
