Claiborne Parish
2007 Christmas Festival Is Coming!
With Christmas mere weeks away, November has several local holiday events. The annual Claiborne Parish Christmas Festival, for example, has something going on most of November.
The 2007 Christmas Beauties and Cuties Pageant, for instance, was held at 2:00 pm November 3 at Homer City Hall.
And area merchants have designated November 4-10 as “Shop Claiborne First Week.” Saturday, November 10 is the highlight with A Taste of Homer and when area merchants will feature open house with lots of big sales. Local merchants have joined in giving away a $250 shopping spree.
In Haynesville shoppers can register to win the shopping spree at any of the following merchants: City Floral, Courtyard Florist, Killgore’s Pharmacy, Farmer’s Depot, and All About Candles.
Shoppers can also register to win at any of the following in Homer: Lynn’s Flowers, Spillers Furniture, Michael’s Men’s Store, Claiborne Drug, Fred Smith & Sons, Lily of the Valley Flowers, Gray’s Jewelry, Homer Flower Shop, Miss Lizzie’s, Delta Interiors, The Grape Vine, The Raven Book Store, and Elite’s Gift Shop.
All parish residents are invited to participate in the “Deck the Halls” wreath decorating contest. Family Dollar in Homer is offering lighted wreaths for a special Christmas festival price of only $5.
Festival organizers encourage everyone: “Be creative and decorate to suit your personality.” First, second, and third places will be awarded in each of three categories: business, adult, and children. Wreaths will be displayed and winners announced during the “Taste of Homer” event on Saturday, November 10. A silent auction of wreaths submitted for the “Deck the Halls” decorating contest will be held on November 24.
The 24th also includes “The Hills of Homer Christmas Run.” Entrants may choose from the “1-Mile Fun Run” or the 5K or 10K runs. Participants meet behind the Police Jury Building at 8:00 am.
Festival organizers encourage everyone to participate in as many activities as possible. Come on out and enjoy the food, the fun, and the festival!