Atmore, Brewton and Jay to proceed with Christmas parades and other activities beginning this weekend
Although the Escambia County (Ala.) Board of Education recently made the decision to not allow public school students to participate in local holiday parades due to COVID-19 restrictions, the season will kick off with a free drive-up concert this Saturday in Brewton and continue with events until Atmore's Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 12, to welcome St. Nick.
Atmore
The Atmore Chamber of Commerce will hold its Jingle Bell Walk will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3. Businesses will stay open later than normal hours and serve refreshments.
Santa in the Alley will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4. Santa will be in the alley with The L House Photography to take photos of Santa with children.
beside The Junky Pearl, located at 125 N. Main Street. Twilight Christmas Parade will be at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12. The route will start at from Atmore City Hall and end at Escambia County High School. The theme is 'Songs of Christmas' and first, second, third place prizes will be awarded for parade floats, plus a Judge's Choice award. Parade entry is $25, deadline to apply is Friday. Dec. 4.
Brewton
The City of Brewton will have a free drive-up concert at 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, in the parking lot of Dogwood Hills Park, located at 2385 Douglas Ave. featuring the music of local artists Karl Langley and Emily Stuckey. Guests will remain in their vehicles to listen or on an FM station.
The Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade will be at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11.
The parade will line up on Shoffner Street in East Brewton and end on Belleville Avenue in Brewton.
Century
Mayor Henry Hawkins said the Town of Century will not have a parade or public tree lighting this year due to heightened positive cases of COVID-19 in recent weeks.
“We hope to come back next year, bigger and better,” said Hawkins. “But this year, people are dying. There's no way to be safe, so we decided to pick a day and time and light the Christmas tree instead of having an event like we usually do.”
Flomaton
Due to the Escambia County School Board's decision to stay with its COVID-19 policy to not allow county schools to participate in events away from the school, the Flomaton Area Chamber of Commerce made the decision to cancel this year's Christmas parade that would have prevented the Flomaton High School Band, cheerleaders and others to participate.
The chamber is considering holding a Christmas decorating contest for businesses and residents, with cash prizes going to the winners.
If anyone is interested in participating in the decorating contest, they need to call 251-296-2471 and speak with Kelli Hammond or Larry White. Participation will determine if the chamber moves the project forward.
Jay
The Jay Ministerial Association will host the 2nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the red light on Sunday evening, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m. There will be a short program, carol singing refreshments served afterward.
The Jay Christmas parade will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, at Jay City Park. The town of Jay will hold its 2nd Annual Joy in Jay Festival on Commerce St. following the Christmas parade. There will be vendors, food, arts and crafts, children's activities and others. Contact Jay City Hall at (850) 675-4556 or [email protected] for sign-up information. Booths are no charge with no power, and $10 for a booth with power access. Santa will be there with Mrs. Claus and guests are welcome to take pictures.
