New Year’s Eve is a great evening to look back and celebrate all the success of 2021 and turn hopefully to 2022. First, however, we want to make sure everyone has a safe celebration. So we have the top ten safety tips for this magical night. We need our first responders, the police, and fire departments clear to handle serious events. Thank you to our Texarkana Arkansas Fire and Police Departments for taking the time to help remind everyone how to celebrate New Year’s Eve safely.
- Don’t drive while under the influence. Instead, be responsible, have a designated driver, or use a car service like Uber.
- Don’t drive distracted.
- Verify if fireworks can be used where you live. Most cities don’t allow the use of fireworks within city limits.
- Be safe with fireworks; fireworks should only be used under the supervision of a responsible adult.
- All fireworks have the potential to be very dangerous; handle with care. Technically there are no “safe” fireworks. For example, sparklers may seem safe as they don’t explode, but they burn hot and cause serious harm.
- Do not shoot fireworks at each other, cars, or homes.
- Be ready to extinguish all fireworks with a pail of water and a water hose.
- If a firework does not “pop-off” or detonate, leave it to rest for a few minutes, carefully pick up the firework, and place it in a bucket of water.
- Please consider your neighbors they may be veterans, have children, and pets who these unpredictable loud blasts can cause unnecessary stress and anguish.
- Enjoy yourself, but be safe.
Christmas Ham Giveaway
The generous West Fraser Lumber Mill in New Boston, Texas, offers a Free Christmas Ham Giveaway on December 16th at 1:00 pm in New Boston at the T & P Trail Head Park. The hams will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Breakfast With Santa & HO HO Parade
The kids can meet Santa on December 10th at the Littel River County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with Santa & the infamous Ho Ho Parade.
Campfires and Cocoa
Don’t let that cold weather keep you in your tent or camper! Seize the day; stop by the campfire for some hot cocoa and a chat.
KCS Holiday Express 2022 Comes to Ashtown
Come and see the KCS Holiday Express, with cheerful displays, lights, and music. We are super excited to announce that kids can climb aboard the train to enjoy the holiday decor and visit Santa.
Foreman & Ashdown Christmas Parade
Enjoy two Christmas in Little River. December 3rd at 6 pm Forman, AR is hosting its annual Christmas parade, and December 6th at 5 pm enjoy Ashdown, AR’s Christmas parade.
2022 Texarkana Christmas Market
The Christmas Craft and Farmers Market will take place downtown at Kress Gap during the annual Christmas Parade on December 5th.
Foreman & Ashdown Christmas Parade
Enjoy two Christmas in Little River. December 3rd at 6 pm Forman, AR is hosting its annual Christmas parade, and December 6th at 5 pm enjoy Ashdown, AR’s Christmas parade.
Atlanta Christmas Parade
We hope you plan to enjoy the 2022 Altlanta Christmas Parade on December 3rd, starting at 5:30 pm. We know you will enjoy this fun evening celebrating the season.
Celebrate Christmas on Main in Hooks
See you on December 3rd and enjoy the “Hooks Christmas on Main.” Enjoy pancakes with Santa, and support local business at a vendor fair & Santa’s Workshop; Hooks VFD is serving BBQ Lunch and, of course, a Christmas Parade.