| Enjoy "A Cowboy Christmas" as Santa and his elves gallop down Main 
			Street along with the Marching Spartan Band, antique cars and 
			tractors, bedecked horses, and fabulous floats. Grand marshal Susie 
			Smith will "head 'em up and lead 'em out" at 2 p.m. Before and 
			after the parade, linger to enjoy a variety of old-fashioned holiday 
			entertainment, including a VIP reception, a visit with Santa Claus 
			and entertainment at the fire station.  The Christmas Stroll will resume following the parade until 4:30 
			p.m. Local businesses will be open. A vendor fair at the old 
			pharmacy building on Main Street will serve as an old-time general 
			store for your holiday shopping needs. The vendors will offer a 
			variety of products from local crafters and home-based businesses. 
			Support local fundraising organizations as well as local businesses 
			who will exhibit their wares from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. At 4:30 p.m., gather at Veterans Park for the annual tree 
			lighting and carol singalong. Following the lighting, prize winners 
			will be announced in various categories. Cap off the evening with a hearty soup supper served at St. John 
			United Church of Christ. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m., and all 
			proceeds will benefit the Minier Relay for Life. Rope in this fun-filled day and giddyup on down to Main Street in 
			Minier on Saturday. [Text from news 
			release received] 
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