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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association

PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381

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ARAB ANNOUNCES NEW HOLIDAY EVENT

Santa in the Park kicks off November 26

Decatur, Ala. – The holiday spirit fills the town of Arab beginning November 26 when the Arab Historic Village transforms its historical setting into a snowy holiday wonderland for a new and festive event – Santa in the Park. Children will be able to visit with Santa and have a photo made with him, decorate a cookie and make an ornament in Santa’s Toy Shop, and climb aboard Santa’s “magic” sleigh. Stories will also be told at Santa’s General Store and the country church will feature local musicians and carolers performing traditional holiday music.

Santa in the Park will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. on November 26-28, December 3-5, and December 10-12. Admission is $5 per person and children under 2 are admitted free. Proceeds will benefit the Arab Historical Society, Arab Parks and Recreation Department, and the Chamber’s junior ambassador program.

Santa in the Park is a new and exciting addition to the annual Christmas in the Park held at Arab City Park. Christmas in the Park kicks off on November 26, 2010 at 6 p.m. with a lighting ceremony. Live entertainment featuring Christmas music will immediately follow the lighting ceremony and entertainment will continue each weekend through December 12. The light display will be on each evening through December 31. Admission to the light display is free.

Arab Historic Park is located on City Park Drive, adjacent to Arab City Park. For more information on Santa in the Park, call 256.586.6793.

About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA)

AMLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the state. It is supported by 500-plus members consisting of chambers of commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, attractions, campgrounds, festivals, communities, counties, golf courses, restaurants, tour operators, accommodations, vendors, financial institutions and individuals. Counties included within the AMLA region are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston. Additional information on North Alabama destinations, accommodations and special events is available from the AMLA by calling 800.648.5381 or by visiting their web site at www.NorthAlabama.org.

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