It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like…Christmas In the City
Like most communities across Southeast Georgia, the City of Alamo is still recovering from the effects of September’s Hurricane Helene — but, like sunbeams after the rain, the holiday spirit is shining through and symbolizing better days ahead. Right now, Alamo is getting ready for one of its most anticipated annual events — Christmas in the City and the lighted holiday parade downtown.
A lamo’s City Hall has been transformed with themed Christmas trees in every room. Downtown, the City’s flower garden has been adorned with continued from page
holiday lights and decorations, and plans are in full gear for a full day of events on Saturday, December 7.
“Even with the setbacks we have had, we are still moving forward to bring joy to the community,” said Dana Burkhalter, City Clerk, who has been in charge of organizing the annual Christmas events. Several buildings in downtown Alamo were destroyed in the unprecedented storm which swept through the state on September 27; even the vintage fire truck that the City of Alamo usually displays during the holiday season was crushed when the building housing it was destroyed.
“What has amazes me is how the community has come together to overcome the destruction from the storm,” Burkhalter said, adding that in particular during this holiday season, “We are reminded it is not about gifts, it is about family, and this community is family.”
Over 40 vendors have signed up so far to set up displays in Alamo’s flower garden on Main Street on December 7. There will be something for sale for everyone, from 1-6 p.m., including holiday décor, freeze-dried candy, baked goods, photo landscapes on canvas, handmade jewelry, wood crafts, a tshirt bar, and much more. Food vendors will be selling a variety of tempting items, including funnel cakes, wings, seafood, ribs, corn on the cob, barbecue, fresh-squeezed lemonade, shaved ice and more. Activities will include a remote radio broadcast with Z94 radio, a DJ playing Christmas music, photos with Santa, a snow station and sleigh rides, a bubble station and train rides, carnival rides, face-painting, and a climbing wall.
A lighted Christmas parade will wind its way through city streets at 6 p.m.
There is more in store for the holidays in Wheeler County. The City of Glenwood will hold its annual Christmas parade on Saturday, December 14, at 11 a.m., and several activities are planned at Little Ocmulgee State Park. Check the park web site and the Friends of Little Ocmulgee State Park Facebook page for details.