Pineville’s fourth annual Hometown Christmas
The lighted Christmas parade kicks off at 6 p.m.; line-up begins at 5 p.m. at Pineville Elementary School. Santa Claus will serve as the grand marshal.
The lighting of the Christmas tree will be done on the courthouse lawn following the welcome by Mayor Mike Kodak. This year’s tree has been donated by Dave Stevens Christmas Tree Farm in Camp Creek.
Rev. Dwight Stafford will read “The Christmas Story.”
The Stewart Family will perform Christmas carols in the courthouse lobby.
Pineville Middle School Christmas Essay Contest winners will read their submissions, one each from grades five through eight.
Donnie Bowling will share children’s Christmas stories.
Activities will also include horse-drawn plantation-style carriage rides, free hot chocolate and cookies, selfies with Santa, along with several vendors.
An Ugly Sweater Contest will be conducted, with age groups including 5 and under, 6 to 10 years, 11 to 15 years, 16 and older.
