Christmas Events Slated by STEPHANIE CRIDER
been nice. Call 426-4109 to purchase tickets or fi nd out more information about the event.
There is nothing like a hometown celebration, and Hope Mills knows how to celebrate. Saturday, Dec. 1, is dedicated to welcoming the Christmas season. The day starts at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast with Santa at the Parks & Rec Center. It costs $5 per person. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon and orange juice. Of course, the best part is taking pictures with Santa and having a chance to tell him who's been naughty and who's
Santa is scheduled to make several appearances in Hope Mills on Dec. 1.
The parade lasts about an hour or an hour and a half each year, but it might be longer this year since there are some new additions. "We have a dance school that is joining us this year, Cub Scout and Girl Scout troops will also be in the parade, in addition to long-time favorites like the local beauty queens," said McNair. "There will also be recreation league football teams and cheerleaders in the parade. Every year it grows." After the parade, head to Hope Mills
Later in the afternoon, don't miss the Christmas Parade at 3 p.m. The parade starts at Hope Mills Municipal Park and ends at Hope Mills Middle School. It is free and open to the public. Check out the fl oats and listen to the bands perform along the route. Everyone's favorite person, Santa Claus will make an appearance, and Mrs. Claus will be there, too.
The event is family friendly, so bring the kids, bring grandma and grandpa and come enjoy the festivities. While this is a town favorite, Hope Mills Parks and Rec spokesperson Dawn McNair says that people coming to the parade can expect a good-sized event. The staff works hard planning for this day and does their best to deliver a memory- making opportunity for the residents of Hope Mills. "I love to see the turnout of the crowd and see how many people show up. We usually have a nice turn out," said McNair.
Lake to enjoy the Festival of Lights, and offi cially kick-off the Christmas season. It's free and open to the public. "We scheduled it a little after the parade because that gives everyone a chance to move through traffi c and time for us to clean up the streets after the parade and still make it to the lake," said McNair. "We are going to have a local school singing Christmas carols, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there," said McNair. "There will be a Christmas prayer and hot chocolate and cookies, too." That's a lot to pack in to one day, but the events are laid back, fun and memorable. "It's a chance to get in some good family time and fellowship with friends and neighbors," said McNair. Call (910) 426-4109 for more information about any of these events.
STEPHANIE CRIDER, Associate Editor. COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com
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