The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
by Mary Ann Siegworth
The La Harpe Country Christmas celebration will return to town on Tuesday, December 3rd.
The evening’s events will begin at 5:00 p.m..
The city park will feature a host of free attractions: horse drawn carriage rides, popcorn and hot chocolate, cookie decorating, Santa visits and letters, a Christmas craft, and a beautiful assortment of new and returning light displays.
Dining options for the evening will include the La Harpe 4 Leaf Clovers’ soup supper, available for a free will donation in the La Harpe Christian Church, and selections from the Annex Food Truck in the city park.
Also, in the La Harpe Christian Church this year will be the annual Festival of Trees, Sweet Shoppe, and the vendor blender.
Several local businesses will be conducting open houses from 5-7 p.m..
Guests can pick up a “Business Bingo” card at any participating business and turn it in at Fortress Bank, Clover Tire, or the La Harpe Library with at least 6 stamped Bingo squares to be entered in a drawing for prizes donated by local merchants.
Prizes will include gift certificates sponsored by the Annex, Beautiful and Beloved, and Bundy Chiropractic. A local sheriff’s deputy will be in town accepting donations of new toys or non-perishable food for “Stuff the Squad Car”.
The evening’s events will conclude with a lighted parade at 7 p.m..
Community members are encouraged to join in the fun by entering the parade. There will even be a competition for lighted golf carts or UTVs with prizes to be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
Prizes include a beef bundle donated by Rockin D’ on the Ridge, a pool party donated by the La Harpe Park District, and a gift certificate bundle from Tink’s, the Pink Tavern, and Casey’s. Advance registration for the parade can be completed by picking up a form from Fortress Bank or by completing a form via the La Harpe Country Christmas Facebook page.
Entries will also be accepted the night of the event.
Please consider kicking off the Christmas season by celebrating with us in La Harpe, a community of friendly, caring, and generous people.
We hope to see you December 3rd.