HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
West Memphis Christmas Parade
The City of West Memphis presents its 70th annual Christmas Parade, Tuesday, Dec. 6, beginning at 7 p.m. See all your favorite businesses, schools, nonprofits and more making their way across town spreading holiday cheer. The parade will start at 500 W. Broadway and end at 1101 N. Missouri St. Floats, live music, candy, an appearance by Santa Claus and more! Contact the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce at (870) 7351134 for more information or to reserve a spot in the parade (entry fee $25).
Holiday Arts
Save the Date, Holiday Arts is back in West Memphis. Shop now through Dec.
21 for yourself or that hardto- shop-for friend or loved one on your Christmas list.
All your favorite artists and vendors, 400 E. Broadway.
Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop local and save!
Mingle & Jingle
The Moms of Marion will be hosting their 2nd annual Mingle & Jingle gathering on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Marion Courthouse Square. Christmas music, live Nativity animals, food trucks, vendors, tree lighting, pictures with Santa, tractor rides courtesy of Greenway, a kiddie train and more. Presented by the Marion Advertising & Promotions Commission. For questions, visit the Moms of Marion Facebook page.
Sugar Plum Market
EastArk Enterprises presents the return of the Sugar Plum Market. Find that unique gift for that hard-to-shop-for person on your Christmas list. Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Marion First Baptist Church, 2137 Hwy. 77 N. in Marion. Arts and crafts, vendors of all kinds, something for everyone. Vendor booths still available. Call (870) 732-2750 for more information, or look for the Sugar Plum Market on Facebook. All booth rental proceeds go to support EastArk Enterprises, serving adult individuals with developmental disabilities.
City of Earle Christmas Parade
The City of Earle will hold its annual Community Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 3, beginning at 3 p.m. There is no entry fee to be a part of the parade. Message Angela Jones on Facebook to request more information or to receive a registration form.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Jolly Old Saint Nick will make his annual “fly-in” at the West Memphis Municipal Airport on Saturday, Dec. 10. Santa will be at the airport from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring your friends and family to enjoy cookies, take pictures with Santa and celebrate the Christmas season. The West Memphis Airport is located at 737 S. Airport Rd., in West Memphis.
Marion Christmas Parade
“Sparkle and Shine: It’s Christmas Time” in Marion. The city’s 23rd annual Christmas Parade will be Thursday, Dec. 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The parade will start at 120 E. Block St. and head east on Old Military Road until it reaches Highway 77. Sponsored by the Marion Chamber of Commerce and the Marion A& P Commission. Visit marion archamber.org for more information.
