BLYTHEVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE
Blytheville/Gosnell Area Chamber of Commerce
300 W. Walnut (P.O. Box 485), Blytheville, AR 72316
762-2012
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Along downtown Main Street at 6:30 PM the last Friday of November.
CHRISTMAS BASKETS
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY UNION MISSION, INC.
400 E. Walnut (Walnut & LaClede Sts.) (P.O. Box 501), Blytheville, AR 72316-0501
763-8380 or 1-800-503-8380 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon. - Fri.
Service/Intake/24 hour contact number: 870-763-9922
FAX: (870) 763-0662
Email
Toys are given out, along with special food baskets to help with a holiday meal. Drivers license or photo ID and Social Security card required. (2-1-1 - 12/24/08)
OSCEOLA GOODFELLOWS
3125 W. Keiser, Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-6561 or 563-6819
FAX: (870) 563-6303
Provides Christmas food boxes and items for families in financial need during the holiday season. Clients must have a ticket or referral from the neighborhood service agency. (2-1-1 - 12/24/08)
THE FLIGHTLINE OF FEAR HAUNTED ATTRACTION
3711 Idaho (Bldg. 202 on the Arkansas Aeroplex)
October through Halloween. Cost is $5.00, with proceeds split between the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the American Red Cross. Souvenirs, a concession stand and fun for all while supporting two great causes!
THE HAUNTED THEATER (
Arts Council of Mississippi County)
Ritz Civic Center
306 W. Main St., Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-1744 9 AM - 12 PM and 1 - 5 PM Monday - Friday
FAX: 763-1950
Email
Cost is $5.00 with proceeds benefitting the Arts Council.
HOLIDAY TABLES
Osceola/South Mississippi County Chamber of Commerce
116 N. Maple (P.O. Box 174), Osceola, AR 72370-0174
(870) 563-2281
FAX: (870) 563-5385
E-Mail
The last Sunday in November at the Ohlendorf Civic Center, 116 N. Maple Street in Osceola. Admission is $5.00 per person with children 12 and under free. There is no fee for participants. Anyone interested in participating with a Holiday Table or needing tickets may contact the Chamber office or by
e-mail. Tickets are available in advance and at the door.
LIGHTS OF THE DELTA FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Jena Weld, Board President (5/14/07)
P.O. Box 234, Blytheville, AR 72316
763-2525
EMAIL
The largest Christmas light display in the Mid-South, open November - December.
Viewing times: Sunday - Thursday 5:30 - 9 PM and Friday - Saturday 5:30 - 10 PM. Children may have their picture taken with Santa Claus at no charge on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Souvenir Stand. These will be available online for free downloads through the end of January.
RATES - $10 for cars, trucks and vans (up to 8 passengers); motorcycles. Each Tuesday is half price at $5 per vehicle.
$20 - Church vans, mini-buses (9-15 passengers)
$30 - Mini-buses, large vans (16-29 passengers)
$75 - Large buses (30 + passengers)
Carriage rides - $30
Hay rides through the display are offered nightly at $25.00 and up.
Guided bus tours are also available. (5/14/07)
Contact George Hubbard, Festival Organizer at 762-9788 or
Email for further details.
PHONE CALLS FROM SANTA
Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) International Sorority
Ami Richardson
762-5406
A fund raiser for local charities at $5.00 per call during the Christmas season. (2007)