"A Benton Christmas" Festival & Lighted Parade will be held on Benton's Court Square on Saturday, December 9. Activities will begin at 3:00 pm and parade starts at 6:00 pm.

9 am - 5 pm:
• Winter Wizard Walkthrough @ Benton Library
• Woodman of the World Christmas Bazaar
• Benton Marketplace Holiday Shopping

1 pm: Interactive Christmas Movie Program & Merry the Christmas Ferry book signing @ Benton Library

2:30 pm: Carriage Rides & Treats @ Filbeck & Cann Funeral Home

3 pm (Alley Activities):
• S'Mores with Benton Fire Department
• Live Nativity by God's Promises

3 pm (Court Square Activities):
• A Moment of Remembrance ornament decorating @ The Plaza by Mercy Health
• Candyland Experience @ Marshall County Children's Art Center Gardens
• Penguin Sledding by Benton Ford
• Letters to Santa @ Mail Boxes Plus
• Christmas Crafts w/ the City of Benton @ The MC Resiliency Center
• Elfie Selfie Station @ Benton City Hall
• Milk & Cookies with the Grinch @ City Hall
• Popcorn and cheer @ 49 Main Overstock
• Hot Chocolate w/ Walnut Grover Church of Christ
• Balloon Art with Jethro the Clown

4:30 - 5:45 pm: Characters of Christmas Parade Line-up along 5th Street

6 pm: Characters of Christmas Lighted Parade