Benton Christmas on the Square Festival and Parade Is Saturday, Dec. 14

Come eat, shop and play at the 14th Annual Benton Christmas on the Square Festival and Parade.It’s a full day of family from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

There is something for everyone to enjoy, including: a 5k run and health walk, children's area, inflatables, face painting, crafts, live entertainment, student art contest, cookie & candy contest, photos with Santa & Mrs.Claus, wildlife, children's archery, BB gun shooting, horseback rides, heritage village exhibitors, arts & craft vendors, food court, Christmas parade and more.

There's free parking, and shuttle service will be available at the Bossier Parish Court House on Benton Road and Burt Blvd. beginning at 9:30 a.m.