Avenue Of Angels Ceremony, Annual Christmas Parade Set
The 28th annualAvenue ofAngels Remembrance Ceremony will be held on Sunday, November 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Arbuckle Memorial Hospital prior to the lighting of the angels.
For the past 28 years on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, the Avenue of Angels Display has paid tribute to many of our loved ones who have gone on before us.
The event began in 1997 by the Sulphur Chamber of Commerce Christmas Committee. In recent years, the project has been adopted by the members of the First Free Will Baptist Church.
The display was originally featured in the Portman Park, but in 2013 it was moved to the front lawn of the new Arbuckle Memorial Hospital.
The first year, 15 angels were purchased to begin the long running memorial. This year more than 280 names will be read at the ceremony by Matt and Kena Holder.
Th ceremony will feature special music by the Sulphur Singers from Sulphur High School as well as the SASO Choir.
The evening message will be presented by Rev. Cory Nabors.
Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend this moving ceremony, you will be blessed.
Angels in memory of lost loved ones can be purchased anytime throughout the year. Cost is $50.00 per angel. A plaque with the loved one’s name will be placed on the name plaque that is displayed at the site.
To purchase an angel contact Kathy John at 622-2102, Liz McClure at 618-0632 or the First Free Wiill Baptist Church. The angel event is self funded by the purchase of angels. The money is used for upkeep of the angels and lights and for purchasing additional angels. Donations are also appreciated.
Annual Sulphur Chamber Of Commerce Christmas Parade
The annual Sulphur Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade of Lights will be held on Monday December 1. The parade will line up North on West 12th Street prior to the 6:00 p.m. start.
The parade will follow the traditional parade route gong East on Broadway from 12th Street and continuing until 5th Street (just past the library) then will turn North to Muskogee Street then back East to 2nd Street before turning North and disbanding just past the post office.
There is no set theme for this year’s float entries and many cash awards will be given in several categories.
The Judges Choice Award winner will receive $500.00.
