The Baxley/Appling County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host the 18th annual “Celebration of Light” Christmas Parade. Each year local merchants, civic groups, churches, schools and businesses begin designing their float to see who will be the grand prize winner.

The parade will be held Saturday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. In case of rain, the parade will be rescheduled for Sunday, December 6 at 5:00 p.m. Applications are available at the Chamber of Commerce, 305 West Parker Street. The deadline for parade applications is Wednesday, December 2. Entry fee is $15.

First, second and third place will be awarded to the winners of the business, industry, schools and civic club winners and also to the church or religious organization winners. Line-up will be from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. with judging at 5:30 p.m.

Make plans now to have an entry in the parade and be in town for the festivities.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce, 912-367-7731 for more information on the evening events.

Immediatley following the parade, cruise on over to the Baxley City Hall for the annual Baxley Better Hometown and City of Baxley’s Winter Wonderland. The event features snow, snow and more snow. Enjoy sledding, pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, buggy rides, inflatables and so much more. The event will end at 9:00 p.m. If it rains the event will be canceled. For more information contact Better Hometown Director Mark McDaniel at 367-8300.