Santa will be in Franklin

Children will be able to play in the snow playground, make ornaments, get a temporary tattoo, write letters to Santa and take pictures with Santa during Franklin’s Christmas event this year.
All activities, except for pictures with Santa, are free and will take place behind the Center Theater after the parade and lamp-lighting ceremony.
The 2014 Christmas parade and lamp-lighting ceremony are Saturday, Dec. 6. Line-up for the parade will begin at 5 p.m. on Jackson Street and the parade will begin at 6 p.m. on the corner of Jackson and Main Streets. The lamp-lighting ceremony begins immediately after at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse square.
Volunteers are needed for “Christmas Under the Lampposts” to help with decorating the golf carts and to assist with the children’s activities and the snow playground. To volunteer, contact the Office of Community Development at 337-828-6347 or ehidalgo@franklin-la.com.
Walkers, game hosts, vendors and golf cart drivers must complete registration forms to participate in Christmas under the Lampposts. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to become game hosts and vendors for the event. All game hosts and vendors are responsible for their own set-up; however, there is no fee.
“Those that are considering becoming a part of the night’s festivities should not wait. The spaces for vendors are filling quickly,” said Community Development Director Arlana Shields.
The deadline to register as a walker, game host, vendor or golf cart driver is Wednesday, Nov. 26 at noon.
For more information, contact the Office of Community Development at 337-828-6345 or ashields@franklin-la.com.