HINTON, (Hinton News) – Like the quaint, picturesque towns depicted in movies and television shows, Hinton decked the halls for the holiday season. With lights and decorations shining and sparkling, the downtown area set a picture-perfect background for the annual Hinton’s Hometown Christmas Festival.
Vendors filled the downtown buildings and lined Temple Street: local businesses offered specials and discounts; a horse-drawn carriage provided rides around the block. Overall, the picture stemmed straight from a storybook.
Later in the evening, floats, firetrucks, various types of vehicles and the Summers County Comprehensive High School Marching Band traveled through town for the Christmas Parade. Mr. and Mrs. Claus stood atop Tower 21, the City of Hinton Fire Department’s ladder truck, waving to the gathered crowd. The scene appeared magical as cheers sounded for the procession.
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After the parade concluded, Santa and Mrs. Claus joined a group of observers in City Park to light the town’s Christmas Tree.
Even though the main festival has now come and gone, the Christmas Magic is not over. Hinton’s Hometown Christmas still has multiple events scheduled for the remainder of the season.
For more information about holiday events in Summers County, visit hintonnews.com. To see a complete list of Hinton events and activities, visit the Hinton’s Hometown Christmas Facebook page.
