Jasonville 'Home for the Holidays'

Monday, December 4, 2023

Saturday, Dec. 2 marked the beginning of the "Home for the Holidays" event in Jasonville. A morning Donut Dash, vendors market, tree lighting and Santa Train pitstop encompassed Saturday's activities as a lighted parade was held on Sunday, Dec. 3.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus smile on board the Santa Train Saturday evening. (Photo by Erica Barker)
The JHS-SHS Alumni Association hosted a tree lighting ceremony Saturday, Dec. 2. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Christmas trees line the entrance into Jasonville for all to see. (Photo by Erica Barker)
This year brought the largest number of entries to date with 125 trees. (Photo by Erica Barker)

Hanna Field looks brighter than ever with the addition of lighted trees. (Photo by Erica Barker)
While waiting to enter the Santa Train, one attendee gets a high-five from a giant Christmas character. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Pictures galore as characters mingle with those waiting in line. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Two high-fives were in order from this yellow Minion. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Mickey Mouse and a young fan dance before hopping on the train. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Chase from Paw Patrol, Shrek and Fiona wave to those waiting in line. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Spiderman and Captain America take a break from their superhero duties to visit the Santa Train event Saturday. (Photo by Erica Barker)
One youngster couldn't be more excited to be on Santa's lap. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Rudolph, sitting atop the Jasonville Fire Department firetruck, guided the parade... (Photo by Erica Barker)
...while Santa chose to take a seat inside the truck. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Lewis Township Fire Department attended the parade with Christmas lights covering the firetruck... (Photo by Erica Barker)
...and Linton Fire Department followed suit. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Jasonville Chamber of Commerce's float featured members of the Shakamak High School Show Choir. (Photo by Erica Barker)
This pup enjoyed the festive cruise down Main Street. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Shakamak High School cheerleaders marched in Santa hats and red pom-poms fit for the occasion. (Photo by Erica Barker)
This golf cart was decked-out from roof to tires in Christmas decorations. (Photo by Erica Barker)
The Grinch didn't seem too excited about the holiday season. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Candy canes and Christmas lights covered this vehicle entirely. (Photo by Erica Barker)
This youngster throws candy from the Kennett's Off-Road Jeep to onlooking parade attendants. (Photo by Erica Barker)
This Kennett's Off-Road driver waves to the crowd. (Photo by Erica Barker)
"Heaven is going to be a beaut, Clark" reads the sign on Wilson General Baptist Church's entry. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Wise Farms attended the parade in style: in a tractor towering over the other entries. (Photo by Erica Barker)
"Nothing runs like a reindeere" reads the Burger Farms John Deere tractor window. (Photo by Erica Barker)