The Christmas season has arrived in Walker County, and the calendar has quickly filled with events in most municipalities, and even a few unincorporated communities, to celebrate the holidays.
The Community Journal will have coverage of as many of the events as possible with many even being live-streamed via its Facebook page. For the second year in a row, our holiday event coverage is sponsored by Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper).
Here are the scheduled events, organized by municipalities and communities throughout Walker County.
Friday, December 1
Cordova’s Christmas Tree lighting will be held Friday, December 1, at 6 p.m., in downtown Cordova. The event will feature the tree lighting, free hot chocolate and carols being sung. The caroling will then move to the senior apartments. Commemorative song books will be available for everyone.
The City of Sumiton will hold its annual Christmas on Main on Friday, December 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be free activities for the children, including pictures with the Grinch and Santa. The city will also host its inaugural Christmas parade. The parade leaves from Sumiton Square at 5:15 p.m. and will come through Christmas on Main.
Saturday, December 2
Cordova’s Christmas Market is set for Saturday, December 2, from noon to 7 p.m.
Christmas in Nauvoo is set for Saturday, December 2 at 6 p.m. with line up to start at 5. Anyone who would want to put an entry in the parade are invited. A trophy will be given for the Best Decorated in the parade. Please register in advance (no registration fee) by calling 205-435-3239
The City of Cordova is holding their Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2. Lineup is at 5:00 p.m. in the high school parking lot. Parade starts at 6.
Monday, December 4
The Town of Oakman is holding its Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade on Monday, December 4 at 5:00 p.m. The Oakman High School Band will be performing its Christmas Concert during the event.
Tuesday, December 5
The Chamber of Commerce of Walker County’s annual Walker County Christmas Parade is set for Tuesday, December 5, at 6:30 pm.
Thursday, December 7
The 2023 Parrish Christmas Parade is set for Thursday, December 7, at 6:00 pm. The Christmas Tree Lighting will immediately follow the parade at the future Parrish Town Hall (formerly the Parrish Bank). The ceremony will include performances by the Oakman High School Band & Kingdom Work Quartet, The Story of Christmas by Pastor Mark Kimbrell and Parade Awards & Tree Lighting by Mayor Bubba Cagle at 8 p.m. Meet Santa from 7:05 to 8 p.m. inside the old bank.
Saturday, December 9
The Townley Community Christmas Parade is set for Saturday, December 9. Lineup starts at 12:30 p.m with the parade starting at 1 p.m.
The 13th annual Empire Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 9, at sunset. Lineup begins at 4 p.m. at Empire Fire Department.
The City of Carbon Hill is holding its Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 9. Line up starts at 5:30 p.m. The parade will start at 6. Anyone wanting to participate in the parade can pick up a form at city hall or the police department.
Thursday, December 14
The East Walker Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade is set for Thursday, December 14 at 6 p.m. in Sumiton. Lineup is at 4:30 p.m. in the Sumiton Square parking lot.
