If you haven't taken a stroll or a cruise around town to look at Christmas lights and decorations yet, make sure you allow some time for it.

The list of Christmas light locations continues to grow with Hydrangea Avenue and Noonan Street, and other homes around the east Parkes area still among the most favourite and visited.

But it's worth following the festive glow as there's an enormous range of locations lighting up.

More and more businesses are also adding to the spirit, organising Santa to visit their stores and restaurants for family photos.

Terry Bros Parkes even has a mailbox for Santa and it's open to all, taking letters with guaranteed delivery to the North Pole right up until Christmas Eve.

Last paper for 2024

Thursday's issue of the Parkes Champion Post on December 19 is our last issue for 2024.

Our office in Clarinda Street has now closed for the Christmas and new year holiday and will reopen on Monday, January 6.

Our first paper back in the new year will be Thursday, January 9

We'd like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers, advertisers and contributors a very merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year, and say a big thank you to you all for your support this year.

We'll catch you in the new year when we're ready to rock and roll at the Parkes Elvis Festival that begins January 8.