Gentry chamber announces trick or treat event parade

GENTRY — Gentry’s chamber of commerce announced dates and times for annual events held in the city:

Trick or Treat on Main

The annual Trick or Treat on Main Street will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31.

Anyone who would like to pass out candy to the many little ghosts and goblins who come out each year may set up a goody table in front of any vacant building on Gentry’s Main Street.

Last year, approximately 1,500 children participated in the event.

Annual Gentry

Christmas Parade

Gentry’s annual Christmas parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Lineup for the parade will be at 5:30 p.m. at Nelson Feed (formerly Curran Feed) on Main Street, just west of the railroad tracks.

The theme for this year’s event will be Christmas in Arkansas.

There is no pre-registration or entry fee required to participate in the parade.

Prizes of $100 in Gentry Bucks will be given for the best music, best lighting and best theme. An award of $200 in Gentry Bucks will be awarded to the best overall entry in the Christmas parade.

Gentry Bucks can be spent at most Gentry Chamber of Commerce member businesses.