KTBS – TV in Shreveport runs a weekly documentary called Where in the World is Rick Row. From 5:00 – 7:00 am, on Monday, November 20th, Row and KTBS – TV will be in Jonesboro doing a segment on the upcoming Christmas festival and lights. 

Gifted and Talented music students from Jackson Parish and Kathy Venable will be on hand to sing carols but Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce Director, Wilda Smith, is also calling on residents to help show northwest Louisiana how proud we are of our annual holiday celebration.

“We need singers to join us doing carols that morning,” said Smith.  We are very appreciative that the gifted and talented students with Kathy Venable will be joining us but we are asking that our residents turn out as well.” 

“Christmas Wonderland in the Pines” features millions of magical Christmas lights from November 25th through New Year’s Eve. Visitors travel far and wide to see the Christmas lights sparkle in downtown Jonesboro.

The annual Christmas Wonderland in the Pines parade kicks off the festivities in downtown Jonesboro at 4:30 pm, November 25, followed by fireworks. Visitors will enjoy live music, vendors and food trucks beginning at 11 am. Each weekend from December 2nd – 22nd, visitors may visit Santa in his Santa house and enjoy carriage rides.