Volunteer Opportunities For Lawton's Holiday In The Park Celebration

While the majority of people are still setting up their spooky, scary Halloween decorations here in Lawton, the city is already preparing for their biggest holiday celebration for Christmas.

Earlier today, we caught some of the local landscapers hanging some of the first Christmas lights in preparation for Lawton's Holiday in the Park. Once the first lights are hung, it's time for the volunteers to step in and help with the decorations and attractions.

Find out how you can help get hands-on with the Holiday in the Park experience and see what there is to look forward to at Elmer Thomas Park.

Local contractors help hang the lights around the tunnels throughout Elmer Thomas.

Photo taken by Danielle Carson

Crews in Elmer Thomas Park were not only cleaning up the trees and landscapes, but they were busy lining the tunnels that cover both the road that brings visitors into Elmer Thomas, and along the walkway on the east side of the park.

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While these crewmembers were contracted to put up these lights, it's the volunteers that help make the rest if the Christmas-themed walk-through happen.

Volunteers needed to help set up the remaining displays, attractions, and lights.

Photo taken by Danielle Carson

For those who want to help bring the Christmas cheer to Lawton and to get some additional volunteer hours, the Holiday in the Park could use the help. They are currently needing volunteers to help from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following days:

Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26
Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2
Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9
Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16

The official opening day for Holiday in the Park is on Saturday, November 22, and will kick off with a Frost Your Fanny 5K Run followed by the holiday parade at 6:30 p.m. This year's theme for the parade is the "Island of Misplaced Toys."

To volunteer, follow the link here.

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