Central Christmas Parade Rolls Saturday

The Annual Central Christmas Parade sponsored by the Central Chamber of Commerce will once again be the highlight of local Christmas festivities, but there are many other things going on as well.

It all begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 with the lighting of the Christmas tree at the corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads.

The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday morning at Zoar Baptist Church at the corner of Hooper and Joor roads and head south on Joor to Lovett.  An estimated 4,000 Central residents and visitors are expected to line the parade route.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a fundraiser for Deputy Nick Tullier will be held at Winn Dixie. Jambalaya and BBQ Sausage Po-Boys will be sold for $10.

From 5 to 8:30 p.m., the City of Central will host Christmas in Central Square at the intersection of Sullivan and Wax roads. Mayor Jr. Shelton has an array of attractions planned, including music, food, a giant Chjristmas tree, sleigh rides, and ice skating are planned.  Admission is free.