The 2025 “Miracle on Main Street” Wonderland Christmas in the Pines Festival and Parade, sponsored by the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce, was held in Jonesboro, LA, on Saturday, November 29th.
It was a joyous occasion full of activities that included the annual “Ugly Sweater” 5K Run, the Grand Marshal Coffee, the official turning on of the Christmas lights in the downtown area, the Christmas Parade, and a wonderful fireworks display that closed out the festive event.
Jonesboro Police Department Chief Israel Smith showed his appreciation to all who assisted in making the festival and parade safe and successful by making the following statement.
“While we all enjoy our festive events, it’s important to recognize the behind-the-scenes, boots on the ground work that makes them possible. These events don’t just happen because they are planned; there are dedicated people out in the weather, coordinating logistics, setting up, and keeping everyone safe so our community can celebrate without worry. Though these people aren’t celebrated or captured in posted pictures and videos, they are here answering the call to service, and we thank them.
We are appreciative of Town of Jonesboro Assistant Public Works Director Warren Bradley and his crew, who were out all day setting up barricades, taping off roads, working in the rain, and making sure everything was ready for our community. Mr Bradley continues to get it done no matter the task, and we are thankful to him and his crew.
Also, a big appreciation goes to all of the Town of Jonesboro Police Officers who came out on their day off after Thanksgiving to block roads, manage traffic, provide crowd control for the parade and the firework show, all while still responding to calls for service. Their dedication is real, whether anyone posts about it or not. Thank you to Officer Arnold, Officer Hudson, Officer Dill, and our new Officers Caleb and LT Davis. We also offer an extended thanks to former Town of Jonesboro Chief Wesley Horton and Deputy Walker for their dedication. Chief Horton manned a post, rode the route, and kept us informed on anything he saw that could be an issue. We value his experience.”
Town of Jonesboro Police Chief Israel Smith