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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24th – JASPER COUNTY COURTHOUSE LIGHTING & GREATER NEWTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 13TH ANNUAL LIGHTED HOLIDAY PARADE

The theme this year is “Christmas Around the World” and features parade floats and entries based on the idea of multi-cultural celebrations around the world! The parade starts at 6:00 PM immediately after the Lighting of the Courthouse. The evening includes lights, music and so much more. There will be food vendors, a DJ playing holiday favorites, carriage rides and a photo booth.

For more information, check out the Newton Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 – JASPER COUNTY LIGHT FIGHT

The Young Professionals of Jasper County will also host the first annual “Jasper County Light Fight” – a holiday lights display competition that will see businesses/organizations and residents compete for the title of cheeriest display. Beginning November 24, community members will also be able to join in on the fun by going to the Young Professionals of Jasper County Facebook page to access the Jasper County Light Fight map and vote for their favorite light display. There is no fee to enter, and no dollar limit to displays. We only ask that your displays be visible from the street, family friendly, and neighborly. Please avoid blinding your neighbors with floodlights or deafening them with high volume renditions of Jingle Bell Rock.

For more information, check out Young Professionals of Jasper County on Facebook or visit https://ypjcjaspercountylightfight.weebly.com/.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 – NEWTON MAIN STREET’S SHOP SMALL SATURDAY

Newton Main Street District retailers and restaurants have joined forces to celebrate Small Business Saturday with Newton Main Street’s Shop Small holiday retail promotion. The promotion showcases the Main Street District as a holiday shopping destination and features cash coupons from participating district businesses.

For more information, check out Newton Main Street on Facebook.