Paris, Tenn.–The Christmas Festival that was cancelled from last weekend will be held Saturday, December 18 with a slightly modified schedule.
With hopes of keeping the Christmas spirit in the air and giving shoppers one more chance to check off their Christmas lists, the Christmas Festival will still be filled with fun events and activities to enjoy, according to Paris-Henry Co. Chamber officials.
The Passport to Christmas deadline has been extended to Tuesday, December 21. Take advantage of the extra week to shop local and fill your booklet with stickers for chances to win.
Santa and Mama Claus will be visiting with children on the Courthouse Lawn from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 – 4:30 p.m. Head over to the Paris-Henry County Arts Council (Old Train Depot) for readings of the Polar Express at Noon and 4 PM.
Show your receipts from shopping local for a free coffee, courtesy of Dynamix Physical Therapy, from 2-4 p.m. at Jack’s Java.
Once you’ve shopped ‘til you dropped, stick around and watch the annual Holly Jolly Electric Christmas Parade, sponsored by Michael Sargent with State Farm Insurance. The parade will begin promptly at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. If you are interested in submitting an entry, please visit www.VisitDowntownParis.com for an entry form.
For more information contact the Downtown Paris Association at (731) 642-3431. Be watching their social media outlets for updated information.
Photo: Santa and Mrs. Claus at their house on the Paris court square. Shannon McFarlin photo.