Oak Hill is preparing for Christmas [Video]

OAK HILL, WV (WOAY)- To kick off the jolliest time of year, the city Oak Hill will hold its annual Christmas parade downtown. The parade will start at 6 pm on December 12th. It’s promised to be a night of cheer even after the last float passes.

“After the parade, we will have some time with Santa at the depot near the rail trail, and we’ll have free food for everybody,” said Damita Johnson, Oak Hill City Manager. “We’ll give out presents to kids; Santa will have some presents to give out and it’ll just be a lot of fun.”

The city has selected a theme for this year’s parade, and applications are open now to join in.

“The theme for the Christmas parade is ‘What Christmas means to me,’” said Johnson. “So we are trying to have people sign up to be in the parade. So, church groups and …