Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is around the corner, and planning for the annual Christmas parade has commenced. The date has been set for Saturday, Dec. 4 with the parade beginning at 5:30 p.m.Pictures with Santa will be made in the gazebo on the downtown plaza and a chili cook off will be conducted during the afternoon prior to the parade. See the Nov. 4 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for more information on the event.