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Christmas parades Dec. 10-17

Christmas parades Dec. 10-17

Monday, Dec. 10

Anniston Christmas Parade - originally set for Dec. 10, the parade has been RESCHEDULED due to the weather for Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Theme is "Storybook Christmas."  http://www.annistonal.gov/news/?newsID=190

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Homewood Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony - 6:30 p.m. Deadline to enter is Dec. 6. http://homewoodparks.com/special-events/christmas-parade/

Vernon Christmas Parade - 2 p.m. http://www.alabama.travel/events/vernon_christmas_parade_-_web_submission

Thursday, Dec. 13

Gadsden Regional Medical Center tree lighting to be held Dec. 4

Gadsden Regional Medical Center tree lighting to be held Dec. 4

From the Gadsden Regional Medical Center:

The Gadsden Regional Medical Center tree lighting ceremony will be at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4.

The Southside Shining Stars, a choir of fourth- and fifth-grade students, will be on hand to perform and light refreshments and hot chocolate will be served.

The public is invited to attend.

Christmas parades Dec. 3-9

Christmas parades Dec. 3-9

Here is a list of the Christmas parades happening the week of December 3-9. To share photos from your hometown's Christmas parade with us, email them to pix@wbrc.com or post them on our Facebook page.

Monday, Dec. 3

West Alabama Christmas Parade in downtown Tuscaloosa – 6:30 p.m.  "12 Days of Christmas" http://www.tcpara.org/page/125/special_events.html

Alex City Christmas Parade – 6 p.m. http://www.alexandercity.org/calendars.html

Gadsden Christmas Parade - 6 p.m. on Broad Street http://www.etowahtourism.com/events.html

Happy fall, y'all!

Happy fall, y'all!

In case you need a dose of cuteness for the day, here's an autumn-inspired pet pic we received from a viewer. This photo was uploaded to our website on Monday, Oct. 15 along with the caption "The cutest pumpkin dog ever!" It has quickly become one of our top-rated photos submitted to us on share.myfoxal.com.

This little guy is pretty adorable, popping out of a pumpkin, but he's not the only pooch we've seen photographed among the autumn decor. Check out yesterday's pet pic of Porter, who blends in with the scarecrows and bales of hale at his owner's home in Blountsville.

If you've got a great photo of your pet, the changing leaves in your yard, autumn decorations, or something else that sums up the fall season in your community, we'd love to see it and share it on our community sites.

8 alternatives to candy for a healthy Halloween

8 alternatives to candy for a healthy Halloween

By Jane Harrison, RD
Content provided by MyOptumHealth.com

Months before Halloween, large bags of sugary treats and chocolates are already piled high on supermarket and convenience store shelves. Most of us go with the program and load up on candy for trick-or-treaters. But is there an alternative we should consider?

You may toy with the idea of passing out non-sugary treats. But how will the kids at your door react? Will it make you the nerd of the neighborhood if you fill up your treat bowl with crayons or juice boxes?

Check out the eight Halloween treat ideas below. Many of these items can be found at party supply stores at a low cost or at "dollar" stores. You can also find them in bulk on Internet sites that cater to parties, holidays and special events.

1. Stickers

October First Friday in Historic Downtown Gadsden

October First Friday in Historic Downtown Gadsden

Join us for a fun Fall First Friday in historic downtown Gadsden! The streets will rock with live entertainment from The Kings of Swing, Foggy Hollow, Damascus Road, Just Country and Dancing in the Street!

Also see classic cars and made-in-Gadsden Allis Chalmers G antique tractors. Last but not least, enjoy great shopping with the local merchants and delicious food from the downtown restaurants and street vendors!