RISON - More Christmas events continue this week across the county.
Cleveland County Christmas Parade
Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. will host the Cleveland County Christmas Parade this Thursday, Dec. 11 beginning at 7 p.m.
The parade will begin in Downtown Rison with floats lining up along Pine and First Streets before making its way South on Main Street. The parade route will go from Main Street through the Green House Cottages of Southern Hills drive and end at the Pioneer Village on Yaney Drive.
Gateway Bank will sponsor prizes for the best floats and bicycles in the parade. Prizes are $100 for first place, $75 for second place, $50 for third place and $25 for fifth place. Prizes for bikes are $20, $25 and $10 for first, second and third places.
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa After Parade Party
Thursday, Dec. 11 following the Rison Shine Christmas Parade, which ends at the Pioneer Village, Santa will visit with kids and enjoy cookies and cocoa, approximately 7:30 p.m.
The Village will also offer free space for vendors to set up.
During the after party, the Rison Starz Dance Academy will perform a special showcase for the holidays.
Busy Bees Christmas At Kingsland
Saturday, Dec. 13, the Busy Bees will be hosting a Kingsland Christmas Event for the children and adults from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kingsland Fire Station.
Snacks will be available, the story of Christmas presented as well as fun and games. Maybe Santa will appear!
Christmas Cantata
The Rison United Methodist Church Choir will perform its annual Christmas Cantata this Sunday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m.
Refreshments will be served after the performance. The event is free to attend.
Gateway Bank Fudge Frenzy
Gateway Bank will launch its first annual Fudge Frenzy Friday, Dec. 19. This new competition runs from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
Fudge varieties can be delivered to the bank and will be sampled and judged at 2 p.m.
Gift card prizes will be awarded: $75 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place.
Christmas in New Edinburg
Santa will visit the New Edinburg Community Center Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each night.
Re-New-ing Edinburg will provide cookies and hot cocoa and a special gift for attendees.
Woodlawn Christmas Programs
Woodlawn School District will hold its Christmas concerts over multiple nights in the school cafeteria.
The Junior and Senior High Choir concert will be held Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
The fourth and fifth grade choir performance will be Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m., followed by the sixth grade choir at 6:45 p.m.