Parade entries welcome

Troup will hold their annual Christmas parade on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. Chamber president Mike Cline said participants should report to the Brookshire's parking lot and be directed to their spot in line. Staging will begin at 5:30 p.m.

"Since our parade is at night, the entries should be lighted," Cline said.

The parade route will begin at Brookshire's and travel down Hwy. 110 to Georgia Street then turn right ending at the library. Santa will wrap up the parade and meet with children at the library. Tree lighting will follow.

Businesses, churches or organizations interested in joining the parade can contact the Chamber by calling 903- 842-4113.

The annual Whitehouse Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9 beginning at 10 a.m. It is sponsored by the Greater Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce.

Groups will begin staging in the stadium parking lot. The parade will make its way around the junior high complex and enter State Hwy. 110 and proceed south to FM 346 where it will turn east to the park and disband near the library.

If your business, church, or organization would like to participate, contact Brent Conaway at 903-839-3939.