2009 Randolph County Parade Kick Off and Events

Events begin on Thursday December 10, 2009 in Downtown Pocahontas, Arkansas to start off celebrations of the Christmas season.

Beginning at 4:00 pm, Mrs. Santa's Kitchen will be in the Heritage Museum.

At 5:00 pm., Relay for Life Tree Lighting Old Courthouse Lawn, with hot chocolate in the Old Courthouse following the tree lighting

At 5:30 pm., Randolph County Christmas tree lightning will occur at the Courthouse.

At 5:30 pm., lighting will occur at the Kimbrough Choir Old Courthouse

At 6:00 pm., the parade will step off from First United Methodist Church

Marilyn's Clogging Company will have a performance

There will then be a silent auction at the Old Courthouse

Gingerbread House displays will also be at the Old Courthouse

* (my note)*For those who may not be familiar with Pocahontas, we have two courthouses. One was built in the 1870's and is referred to as the "old courthouse". The other was built around the 1930's and is referred to as the "new courthouse." The new courthouse holds the records and does all the things courthouses do but the old courthouse is a source of pride as it is in the middle of the town square. Certain events take place there year round. It is a lovely old building.

For more information contact the Chamber Office 870-892-3956

Parade entry forms and regulations may be picked up from the Chamber of office or the Heritage Museum and all entries must be received by December 7^th.