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On Tuesday, he was at Chick-fil-A in Lavonia, where he met happy (and not so happy) boys and girls as part of a special event hosted by the restaurant. -
On Saturday, Santa appeared in the Lavonia Christmas Parade. -
The City of Franklin Springs held its Christmas tree lighting Thursday at Franklin Springs City Hall.
Santa Claus has been doing plenty of duty in Franklin County this Christmas season.
Franklin Springs lights 2023 Christmas tree
FRANKLIN SPRINGS – The City of Franklin Springs held its Christmas tree lighting Thursday at Franklin Springs City Hall. Those attending were able to enjoy free carriage rides, roast marshmallows and make crafts. Santa was on hand for photos with children of all ages. Cookies and other desserts were also on hand for the annual celebration.
Holiday on parade as Lavonia celebrates season
LAVONIA – The annual Lavonia Christmas Parade was held Sunday as floats, emergency vehicles, business entries, classic cars and horses all made their way from the area of city hall to the Silo Center. The Franklin County High School Marching Pride Band helped lead the parade, with Santa Claus making an appearance near the end of the line. Hundreds of people lined the parade route to wave and pick up candy thrown by parade entrants.
On Tuesday, he was at Chick-fil-A in Lavonia, where he met happy (and not so happy) boys and girls as part of a special event hosted by the restaurant.
From staff reports
Two Christmas parades are on the schedule Saturday as Franklin County continues it celebration of the season.
Royston and Canon will hold parades Saturday.
The City of Carnesville will also host its Christmas tree lighting tonight in the city park.
Here’s a look at the Christmas events coming up.
• Carnesville Christmas tree lighting tonight.
The Carnesville Christmas Tree Lighting will be held Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Carnesville City Park and Community Center.
The event includes singing, a Christmas message and a time of food and fellowship and photos with Santa in the community center.
• Canon Christmas Parade Saturday.
The Canon Christmas Parade will be Dec. 9 at 11 a.m.
The parade was originally scheduled for Saturday but was moved due to the threat of rain.
The parade will begin at the park, proceed up Depot Street and turn onto Highway 17 before ending just past City Hall.
Attendees can also meet Elsa the Ice Queen.
• Royston Christmas Market and Parade Saturday.
Royston will hold a Christmas Market Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Royston Depot.
Vendors will offer a variety of crafts and other goods for Christmas shoppers.
The city will hold its annual Christmas Parade Dec. 9 at 3:30 p.m.
Lineup will be on Old Elbert Road. The parade will proceed up Highway 17, turn onto U.S. 29 and proceed to the Dill’s Shopping Center.
• Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest Dec. 12.
The Lavonia Chamber of Commerce will hold an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the the Lavonia Depot.
The event will include a silent auction, food, entertainment and a chance to win prize money.
One hundred Tickets for the event are being sold in Lavonia at the First Citizens Bank, Lavonia DDA, Lavonia Chamber of Commerce, Peachy Paws, Vintage Owl, Vintage Home Collection and Wildflower Salon Boutique until Nov. 30 for $100. Tickets are $10 for one additional guest.
• Christmas Cupcakes, Craft, Coffee and Moore Dec. 14.
The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will hold Christmas Cupcakes, Carols, Craft, Coffee and More Dec. 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the Carnesville Community Center at 961 Hull Avenue in Carnesville.
All proceeds will provide Christmas for children of incarcerated parents through Love Him Love Them.