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Christmas Season Arrives In Mount Olive (PHOTO GALLERY)

Christmas Season Arrives In Mount Olive (PHOTO GALLERY)

The streets of downtown Mount Olive were busy Saturday morning as people started showing up early to catch the downtown Christmas parade that kicked off at 10 AM on the dot. From children sitting on the sidewalk to adults sitting in lounge chairs, they waited for the parade to get underway. Most of the children…read more »

Wayne County’s Weekend Of Christmas Parades & Activities

Wayne County’s Weekend Of Christmas Parades & Activities

(GDN) — It’s a busy weekend in Wayne County as communities officially kick off their holiday seasons.  With three Christmas parades planned across the county on Saturday and one set for Sunday, there will be no problem finding holiday cheer in Wayne County.  Mount Olive holds its Christmas Parade through the downtown area on Saturday…read more »

Mount Olive Chamber Names Grand Marshal For 2021 Christmas Parade

Mount Olive Chamber Names Grand Marshal For 2021 Christmas Parade

The Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce has chosen Lynn Pearsall Williams as the grand marshal for the 2021 Mount Olive Christmas parade. The parade will be held on Saturday, December 4th at 10 AM in downtown Mount Olive. Community members nominate potential candidates to be named grand marshal and a Christmas committee composed of chamber…read more »

Smaller Mount Olive Christmas Parade Still Delights Crowds (PHOTO GALLERY)

Smaller Mount Olive Christmas Parade Still Delights Crowds (PHOTO GALLERY)

The weather was just right Saturday morning as people gathered along Center Street to catch a view of the Mount Olive Christmas Parade. The parade was about half the size of year’s past   There usually would have been well over 130 entries. However, Saturday’s parade only had about 70 entries.  Plenty of people still came to the downtown…read more »

Mt. Olive Christmas Open House Cancelled, Parade Still Set For Saturday

Mt. Olive Christmas Open House Cancelled, Parade Still Set For Saturday

The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce has provided the following update on this weekend’s Christmas activities in the town: Christmas Open House/Tree Lighting scheduled for Friday, December 4has been CANCELLED Christmas Parade set for Saturday, December 5, at 10 a.m. is STILL HAPPENING Parade Line Up: Carver Elementary School (400 Old Seven Spring Road) Parade Route: Old…read more »

Mount Olive Seeks Entries, Grand Marshal For Christmas Parade

Mount Olive Seeks Entries, Grand Marshal For Christmas Parade

The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Christmas parade in downtown Mount Olive on Saturday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m. Parade applications are now available at the Mount Olive Chamber office (123 N. Center Street) and on the chamber website (www.moachamber.com). The deadline to submit applications is November 20th. Entries received…read more »

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