Christmas

Fayette holds annual Christmas parade


The joy of Christmas is shown on these youngsters faces as they anxiously await the start of the Fayette Christmas parade on Dec. 3. Shown is Zendaya Kemp and Urijah Kemp, who attended the parade with their grandparents Edward Driver and Bobbie Kemp-Driver.

The Fayette Christmas parade was held in downtown Fayette on Monday, Dec. 3. The Fayette County High School band performed and their were many festive and spiritual entries in the parade.

Christmas at the Park celebrates 14th anniversary


Shown is a sign that greets visitors to "Christmas at the Park."

This year marks the 14 anniversary of “Christmas at the Park” and according to organizers John and Doris Brasher, the lights and exhibits this year are better than ever. Doris Brasher said many new lights and two new scenes were added to the numerous exhibits that were already on display at Guthrie Smith Park. The two new scenes are “The 12 Days of Christmas” and a dinosaur Christmas display.

 

Fayette, Berry announce Christmas parade dates

The City of Fayette will hold its annual Christmas parade this year on Monday, Dec. 3, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Participants in the parade are asked to be at the vacant lot of the former Fayette Square Shopping Center at 4:30 p.m. to line-up for the parade. The parade will follow the usual parade route, traveling south on Temple Avenue and proceeding to Second Avenue heading north before disbanding back at the starting location.