COUNTY — December is here, and local municipalities throughout Pickens County are still ushering in the Christmas season with family-friendly annual parades and events.

This Saturday, Dec. 8, the town of Norris will feature “A Groovy Christmas” parade at 11 a.m. The parade begins on Highway 93 off of Garvin Street and ends at Depot Street by the bridge. For more information, contact Norris Town Hall at (864) 639-2033. Town Hall is open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dacusville will host the Dacusville Tree Lighting on December 7 at 7. p.m. The guest speaker at the event will be the Rev. Earl Reed of Peters Creek Baptist Church. The following day Dacuvile will also host its annual parade, beginning at 2 p.m. with the theme “Candy Cane Christmas.” Entry forms can be picked up at the Handee Mart and Dacusville One Stop, and entry fee is $15 ahead of time or $20 on the day of the parade.

The city of Pickens and the Pickens Revitalization Association (PRA) will host their annual Christmas Parade, themed “Christmas Lights,” on Saturday, Dec. 15 at approximately 6 p.m.

For more information on parade entry and guidelines, please visit the city of Pickens’ website at http://www.cityofpickens.net/ or the PRA website at http://historicpickens.com/.