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Ward Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

November 15, 2024

Santa is coming to the Ward Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting. The parade will be on Sunday, December 8th at 4 pm along 2nd Street in Ward. Immediately following the parade, at the Ward Chamber building (80 W. 2nd St) there will be FREE hot chocolate & cookies and Santa and his elf will officially start Christmas in Ward by lighthing up the Christmas Tree! Be sure to get a picture with Santa and his elf before they have to get back to work.

There is still time to participate in the parade! There is no charge to be in the parade and float line-up will be by 3:30 pm. If you are interested, please contact Michelle Fitzgerald at (501) 422-9558 or by email at