Live Nativity scenes, extravagant light displays and others more subdued are the many ways the Roanoke Valley has got into the Christmas spirit this year.
Liam Hinton didn't live to see Thanksgiving.
The Halifax Christmas parade stepped off on King Street this afternoon with temperatures in the 70s.
After having a few days to reflect, it's time to say thanks to the city of Roanoke Rapids and all the parade sponsors for putting on another successful event Sunday.
The 2015 Roanoke Rapids Christmas Parade was held under blue skies and mild fall temperatures today.
Roanoke Rapids ushered in the Christmas season this evening with its annual tree-lighting ceremony at Veterans Park, while across the street at Centennial Park, Main Street's tree contest got under way.
Roanoke Avenue will kick-off the holiday season early Sunday with the annual Holiday Open House.
