This Saturday, the annual Christmas in the Pines Festival will take place in Jonesboro. While there are many events and activities that will take place, one of the most enjoyable places that everyone loves to visit is the Tony Rome Park, located on the corner of South Polk Avenue and 4th Street.

This year the park will feature a new addition in several wooden cut-outs of Christmas related characters that was graciously provided by a collaboration of civic minded people and school organizations. 

In a post made on her Facebook page, Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce Director, Wilda Smith, gave homage to all those who assisted in the creation of the cut-outs. 

“There are many to thank for our cut outs to be used in the facelift for the Christmas Park, Sheryl Holder and Eric Borland, who created the designs. Nick and Lana Smith, who transport our lumber to each of the schools, picking up and retiring back after they had been painted.

Mr. Shields, Mr. Cantrell, Miss Shows – On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible contributions to the Christmas park facelift. Your dedication and the hard work of your students have truly brought our vision to life and your Ag Departments did an amazing job cutting out all the designs with such precision and care.
Miss Toms – we were delighted and pleasantly surprised by the exceptional painting work done by you and your students at Quitman. The vibrant, festive colors have truly brought these designs to life and will undoubtedly bring joy to everyone who visits the park.

Thank you again for your dedication, creativity, and hard work. We cannot wait to showcase these designs in the park and celebrate the joy they will bring.” –  Wilda Smith