Newport Christmas Parade

NEWPORT — The Newport Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. and travel from Riceland Foods to Third Street/Malcolm Avenue and to the Village Mall parking lot. Entries are accepted at the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce for floats, walking groups, antique vehicles, beauty queens, horseback riders, school organizations, etc. Entry is free, and participants may choose their own holiday theme; however, it is requested that no Santa be included on floats. Float judging will begin at approximately 5:30 p.m. For more information or to enter the parade, contact the chamber at (870) 523-3618, director@newportarchamber.org or 201 Hazel St., Newport, AR 72112; or send a fax to (870) 523-1055.