One of the biggest holiday events in the state, the Russellville Christmas parade is set for this Thursday night, downtown.  From 6:30 to 8 p/m, a variety of entries and floats will be featured, along with lights and decorations for the yuletide season.  Get further details on the Russellville Tourism and Visitor center Facebook page.

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Saturday is the big day for holiday celebrations in Dover, as the Dover Area Chamber of Commerce has their annual Hometown Christmas and Parade event.  Parade begins at 5 p/m with a full evening of food, entertainment and shopping to follow at Dover City Park.  A fireworks display tops off the event at 8 p/m.  Get further details at the Dover Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

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Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce's "Can We Make A Difference?" canned food drive is set for Friday night, December 6th as a part of the Dardanelle Christmas Parade.  The food drive float will lead the parade, beginning at 6:30; and make its way through the city.  All canned food donations are appreciated.

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The City of Pottsville have their "Christmas Extravaganza" planned for Saturday, December 7th.  This year festival will be held at Potts Inn from 4-to-8 p/m.  The annual Christmas parade will get underway at 6 p/m with the tree lighting to follow the parade at Potts Inn.  Get further details at the City of Pottsville Facebook page.

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Santa has dropped off his mailbox and will be ready to receive letters beginning December 1st at the Russellville Train Depot (320 W C Street). Letters can be dropped off at any time from December 1st through December 13th at Holiday Glow.Make sure to include your name and a return address, Santa writes back!  Get further details about "Santa's Mailbox" by checking the Russellville Tourism and Visitor Center's Facebook page.

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Plainview school cafeteria will be the host location this Saturday for their 3rd annual "Breakfast with Santa" event.  The Grinch will also be making a visit to this effort, to be held from 7 a/m to 10.  Pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy.  5-dollars, all you can eat.  Proceeds from the effort fund improvements at Plainview City Park.  

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Ola Christmas parade and tree lighting is planned for this Saturday, December 7th at 6 p/m.  Coordinators remind that the tree lighting and visits with Santa will occur immediately after the parade.  Check the City of Ola Arkansas Facebook page for further details.

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Plainview VFW Post 8525 will have a "Santa's Workshop" event this Saturday, starting at 9 a/m and all youth are invited.  The VFW is located in downtown.

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Western Yell County's Chamber of Commerce "Jingle in the Park" event is planned for Saturday, December 7th at Havana City Park.  Hours for the event will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p/m.   Caroling, refreshments, a Veterans tree lighting ceremony, pictures with Santa and more activities are planned.