In a quiet spot near the Valley Pike Market, about 200 people gathered Saturday to watch the Christmas Tree Burn event.

The party has begun with the “Heralds of Carnival,” the Krewe of Phunny Phorty Phellows, taking their traditional ride on Twelfth Night. Krewe members say their annual trip down St.

MATTOON — The 2025 Celebrate Downtown Mattoon Christmas will offer a lighted parade and other traditional festivities Friday evening, plus a new ice-skating activity that will continue through ...

Oak Island’s unofficial New Year’s Day lantern parade returned bigger than ever on Jan. 1 as the fledgling tradition ...