Carthage Christmas Parade and Hometown Christmas events draw a crowd to Main Street

November 28, 2022

Many came out to enjoy shopping, entertainment and the Carthage Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Several downtown businesses had special hours for Hometown Christmas. Local musicians performed on the steps of the Historic Smith County Courthouse and the Lion’s Club hosted the annual Carthage Christmas Parade. After two years of sparse crowds due to COVID, the street bustled with holiday cheer.

Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason with Smith County Chamber Director, Bill Woodard welcomed everyone to the annual gathering and lit the tree of lights in front of the Courthouse. Mr and Mrs Santa Claus were set up in the Courthouse for photos with children, families and even a couple fur friends.

South Carthage Missionary Baptist Church and North Carthage Baptist Church tied for First Place in the 2022 Annual Hometown Christmas Parade.

Cub Scouts Troop # 367 and Wilson Bank and Trust tied for Second Place in the 2022 Annual Hometown Christmas Parade.