In preparation for the big day itself, Old St. Nick will be making pre-Christmas Eve visits to help make spirits bright at local parades in December.
The Mapleton Fire Department is once again organizing its 23rd annual Santa Claus Parade in Drayton which will take place on Dec. 7 at 7:30pm.
The Moorefield Optimists will be hosting their annual Santa Claus Parade the next day Dec. 8 at 1pm in Moorefield.
In the past, many of those entering floats have taken advantage of participating in both parades and they are encouraged to do so again.
Drayton parade participants should assemble in the parking lot at the fairgrounds and ball park at 7pm while the Moorefield parade line up will be at the Murray Group yard at 12:30pm.
Parade-goers are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to be placed in the boxes available at the Drayton Fire Hall and K. A. Hammond’s in Moorefield. These donations will be turned over to the local food bank for local distribution.
Children will have an opportunity to chat with Santa at those locations following the parade.
The Christmas parade in Alma is scheduled for Dec. 23 at 2pm.
