The Christmas season is going to be in full swing soon in Jefferson Davis County, starting with the Lighting of Prentiss on Nov. 30 at 4 p.m.

A group of committed community members, Friends of Prentiss, has been leading the effort to provide Christmas lights and decorations in the Longleaf Trace Park. The group held fundraisers over the last few months to begin the beautification project.

Photos with Santa, hot chocolate and cookies will be available and gift drawings will be held throughout the evening.

The event will feature the Voices of Pearl River Community College, along with other singers and performances including the Bethany Baptist Church Children’s Choir directed by Jessica Jackson, JDC Middle School Choir directed by Elissa Hartwell, Prentiss Christian Children’s Choir directed by Tammy Sanford and the Jefferson Davis County Mass Choir.

The festive event will conclude at 7 p.m. with children placing ornaments on the new tree.

Bring a chair and come join the fun as the Christmas season is kicked-off in downtown Prentiss this Saturday.

The Prentiss Christmas Parade will be held Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. It will begin at the Jeffersonian Motor Inn and will conclude at Fifth Street.

The theme for the parade is ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The parade is sponsored by the Jefferson Davis County Chamber of Commerce. Prizes will be awarded for the top three entries in the parade.

Four-wheelers will not be allowed to participate.

If you have a suggestion for a parade grand marshal or would like to participate in the parade, call Prentiss City Hall at 601-792-5196.

Bassfield Christmas in the Park will be held on Dec. 14 and will include food, Selfies with Santa, a mechanical bull, arts and crafts, Split-the-Pot, scavenger hunt, line dancing and more. All festivities will be held in the heart of Bassfield at Faler Park.

Wrist bands will be available for $5 and can be used throughout the day for Selfies with Santa, arts and crafts and the scavenger hunt.

Bassfield’s first Chili Cook-Off will take place from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. at $5 per entry. The deadline for entry is Dec. 6. Forms and rules are available at Bassfield City Hall.

Raffle tickets for Split-the-Pot are also $5 each and are available at Bassfield City Hall and will be available in the park the day of the event.

The Bassfield Christmas Parade will be held at 2 p.m. with Evan Price as the grand marshal.

Prizes will be awarded for the top three entries.

A fireworks display will conclude the evening and is open to the public. For more information or to participate in the parade, contact Bassfield City Hall at 601-943-5424.