LIVINGSTON, TX -  Staff at the Hampton Inn in Livingston are volunteering to donate food baskets this holiday season to local hometown families.  The families were selected through the Livingston School District.  One family has been selected for Thanksgiving and two families for Christmas. The baskets consist of a turkey and all the trimmings plus extra items of food staples.

Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express in Livingston are also participating in Toys for Tots.  Toys are collected and then delivered to the local volunteer fire stations for delivery before Christmas. 

The City of Livingston will be in full Christmas Spirit this year while sponsoring the Livingston Hometown Christmas on December 8th.  The day will feature a car show (with raffle for new car), petting zoo, pony carousel, wagon rides, carriage rides, the Christmas Train Village, arts & crafts vendors, entertainment and refreshments between 10:00 am and 9:00 pm.   

The day also includes a Jingle Bell Fun Run and Walk at 1:00pm.  The run/walk is open to anyone interested in a little fun and friendly competition.  A Best Holiday Outfit and Largest Theme-Dressed Group award will also be presented. Get your friends and neighbors together and join in the fun holiday event.

The Lighted Christmas Parade will begin at 6:00 p.m.  And Santa Clause will be at City Hall from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for photos.  Take an old fashioned hayride through Pedigo Park and enjoy the lighted holiday figures and other Christmas lights on display, from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.