Hoptown Chronicle

Hoptown Chronicle is an independent, nonprofit news outlet that is dedicated to providing fair, fact-based reporting for people who care about Hopkinsville, Kentucky. We believe that public service journalism serves the community’s social, cultural and economic wellbeing by fostering knowledge, connection and meaning.
The parade travels along Main Street from Glass Avenue to 14th Street.
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Hopkinsville Christmas parade float
Children will be able to wave to Santa Claus as he moves throughout the city on three routes beginning at 1 p.m.
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Hopkinsville Santa Claus
The agency is also seeking community donations of supplies and financial contributions for the shelter.
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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School is running on a one-hour delay, while University Heights Academy and Heritage Christian Academy were both opening at the regular time. 
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school bus feature
Santa Claus will visit and have photos taken with children during the Jeffers Bend holiday event.
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santa cookies
Permits will be available online Nov. 28 through Dec. 24.
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cedar tree branches feature
The Christian County Ministerial Association hosts the service. This year it will be at Grace Episcopal Church.
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Christmas advent candles in December 2024 at Grace Episcopal Church. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The closure is planned from 8 a.m. to noon, city officials said.
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Here’s the place to keep tabs on the many ways to participate in community events planned for Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year.
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Spectators watch members of the Hopkinsville and Christian County marching bands during the Hopkinsville Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown, Hoptown Chronicle)
Original artwork by guild members will be available to purchase on Nov. 21 and 22 at the Memorial Building.
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Paintings displayed on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, for the Hopkinsville Art Guild's Christmas Bazaar at the Memorial Building. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The 5K, open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, traditionally has several hundred participants.  
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A banner at Ninth and Main streets for Hopkinsville annual Turkey Trot. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Memorial Building and ends at the Justice Center for a brief ceremony.
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Honor parade participants