Entries are still welcome for the annual Batesville Lions Club Christmas Parade scheduled for Tuesday, December 7.

Parade chairman Jerry Lightsey said the parade will feature the bands of South Panola schools and a variety of floats created for the parade’s theme, “Joy to the World.”

Santa Claus will make the first of two annual Batesville visits as the parade’s guest of honor, Lightsey said.

The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. and follow its traditional route.

To enter a float, marching unit or other attraction, contact Lightsey at 934-3356.

Crowder’s Christmas parade is set for Saturday at 2 p.m.

The Christmas in Como celebration will be Saturday from 2-6 p.m. along Main Street.

On Monday, the Sardis Christmas parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by the lighting of the town Christmas tree at City Hall, where Santa is also scheduled for a visit.

Crenshaw’s Christmas parade will be Thursday, December 9 at 6 p.m.