There’s no denying that Christmas is just around the corner and, as always at this time of year, the final preparations are now being made for The Crawford Parade of Lights which will start at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27. This lighting festival has numerous fun and family activities.

This is a magical event with carolers, pets and people all lit up and traveling through town. Santa will arrive on the fire truck. Immediately following the parade the dedication of lights will take place and the lights in the town will be turned on. After the parade Santa and his bag of toys will be available at the Black Canyon Café (formerly the Mad Dog Café). Following the parade, the North Rim Glass Studio will have glass blowing demonstrations and refreshments

Start your holiday shopping early Friday beginning at 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Craft Fair in Crawford’s Town Hall and United Methodist Church Annex with special homemade crafts from local artisans. Also the United Methodist Church Annex will have homemade cookies by the pound from the area’s best bakers, RADA Cutlery sales, crafts, plants, baked goods will be available. Also the church will be serving chili and nachos from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday. The Black Mesa CattleWomen will start serving soup with bread, desert and a drink at 4 p.m. at the town hall.

There is still time to enter the Parade. Entries are available by contacting Marvel Simineo at 921-4425 (days) 527-6133 (evenings) or mail your entry form to Parade of Lights, Box 1, Crawford, CO, 81415. It cost nothing to enter and is a lot of fun.

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