Zions Bank has donated $500 to the Preston Festival of Lights to support upgrades to lighting used in the two-day celebration. Zions Bank Commercial Relationship Manager Dan Keller presented the check Dec. 27 to event chairman Brad Wall. “At Zions Bank, we are committed to maintaining strong ties to the communities we serve,” Keller...
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor The Grand Lighted Parade, the highlight of the Preston Festival of Lights, kicked off the holiday weekend with a spectacular fireworks show before it started on Friday, Nov. 23. Activities concluded on Saturday, Nov. 24. The two nights attracted large crowds along State Street to watch the dazzling...
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor It’s all a go. The Grand Lighted Parade, the highlight of the Preston Festival of Lights, will happen both Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24, immediately following the fireworks. For two nights people come from near and far to watch the bright, lighted floats move slowly down...
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor Several merchants have stepped up to offer prize incentives for those who enter floats in this year’s Grand Lighted Parade scheduled next Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23 and 24. Stokes MarketPlace has donated a $500 shopping spree to be divided among winning entries, according to Brad Wall,...
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor Where else can you enjoy a prime rib dinner, live background music from a fine orchestra and a social experience with people you know for only $15? The Festival Candle Light Dinner and Silent Auction will be held this Friday, Nov. 2, at the Robinson Building. Mary Ann...
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor Despite the purchase of Edwards Floral and being a full-time Genix Representative, Jeff Hollingsworth is trying to get his long-time Christmas light display ready for the holidays. Their 26-year-tradition will shine for another year. The Hollingsworth-lighted display has always been a great addition to Preston’s Festival of...
