Telfair County Christmas Parade: A Festive Tradition of Lights and Joy

Santa Fe County, at its essence, weaves together deep history, vibrant culture, and time-honored rituals. During the holiday season, the rush of modern life fades, giving way to a serene, reverent ambiance across Northern New Mexico. As Christmas approaches, iconic scents and sights of centuries-old traditions intensify—like the fragrant piñon smoke rising from adobe homes and swirling into the clear night sky. Red and green chile, perfectly festive, is a holiday staple here. Photo courtesy o

William Grant Park, affectionately known as Parade, pulses as the lively core of Downtown Kingston. The site originally featured a fortress built in 1694, its cannons trained on the harbor. In 1870, it became Victoria Park, renamed in 1970 to honor Sir William Grant, the revered Black Nationalist and labor leader. Statues of political rivals and cousins Norman Manley and Alexander Bustamante flank the north and south entrances, with a grand fountain at the center.North Parade is home to the stor

By Elizabeth Eustis Southwest Louisiana is alive with parades, concerts, fireworks, and culinary delights this Christmas season, making it the premier destination for holiday festivities. With an abundance of cheer, selecting events will be challenging! Attending as many as possible could become my new cherished tradition. Photo by Lindsey Janies Photography My mother-in-law and I kick off the season at the Junior League of Lake Charles’ annual Mistletoe and Moss Holiday Market (Nov.