The Whitesville community is lining up a trio of holiday events for early December, including the annual Christmas tree lighting, a parade, and a Tour of Homes.
The tree lighting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on December 6 at Whitesville City Park and will feature performances by St. Mary of the Woods School and Whitesville Elementary. Santa will visit from 6-7:30 p.m., and attendees can enjoy food from Primal Craft Dogz and The Twisted Tater, along with hot chocolate and cookies provided by Whitesville City Hall and Whitesville Florist.
Mayor Patsy Mayfield said the tree lighting has grown steadily over the years, prompting organizers to move the event to Whitesville City Park. Mayfield said the park’s improvements have made it an ideal setting for community gatherings.
“We had a lot more people last year at the park,” Mayfield said. “This year it’s going to be different — we’re adding a Santa Claus so people can come up and take pictures, and we’re adding two food trucks this year. The park really has improved. We’ve done a lot of work up there, and I’m proud of all of it.”
The Whitesville Lions Club Christmas Parade will roll through town at 10 a.m. on December 13. Lineup begins at 9 a.m. at Whitesville Lumber & Building Supply.
“We invite the entire community to our festive Christmas Parade,” Mayfield said. “There will be lots of floats and entries, and prizes for the top three floats.”
The parade will start near the old public school on KY 764, turn onto KY 54, and end at Whitesville City Park. For more information about joining the parade, call Lions Club President Floyd Russelburg at 270-315-6566.
After the parade, the Whitesville Historical Society will host a Christmas Tour of Homes fundraiser from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Historical Society, 10143 KY 54, Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Several residents will open their homes so visitors can view their holiday decorations. After touring the homes, guests can return to the Historical Society for refreshments and prize drawings, including a king-sized Christmas quilt. Drawings will begin at 1:15 p.m., and guests do not have to be present to win.
Mayfield said the series of events celebrates both the community and the true meaning of the season.
“It’s the time of year for Jesus, and they sing the Christmas songs that pertain to that,” she said. “It helps people get in the spirit for Christmas.”
