Good morning, Montgomery.

Montgomery residents can join the annual Capital City Christmas Parade set for Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will bring festive cheer as neighbors come together to celebrate the season.

Local residents can donate tomorrow to benefit Toys for Tots, the Heart of Alabama Food Bank, and the Christmas Clearinghouse, supporting families during the holiday season.

During the holiday season, participants at Millbrook Senior Center will receive 100 hand-knitted hats from volunteer Janet Frazier, who set a goal to finish the project before Christmas (after a discussion with Director Olivia Veneable at the Grandview Family YMCA).

At its annual meeting in Montgomery, 479 farmer delegates elected Hope Cassebaum as the southwest area vice president — the first woman officer — while re-electing Jon Hegemony for the central area and honoring outgoing vice president Jake Harper with the Service to Agriculture Award.

WSFA celebrated its 70th anniversary as former Young World cast members shared behind the scenes memories of the beloved show that aired from 1972 to 1987.

Insights from longtime cast members highlight the program's enduring impact.

Huntingdon College president Dr. Anthony Leigh was elected to serve a three-year term on the board of trustees for SACSCOC (the accrediting body for more than 750 southern colleges and universities) during a meeting in Nashville.

YouthBuild Montgomery is accepting applications from 18-to-24-year-olds in several Montgomery ZIP codes for a 12-month, 30-hour-per-week training program (combining GED, construction, and leadership).

Funded by a $1.5 million federal grant, the program offers mentoring, counseling, and a stipend and asks applicants to apply by end of January.

Capital City Christmas Parade

6-8 p.m. — Lower Dexter Park — $25 per entry — Experience the festive spirit with a vibrant parade filled with holiday cheer and live coverage.

Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Montgomery

4:30-9 p.m. — Tower Taproom — 25% off with code UGLY25 — Celebrate the holidays with festive drinks and fun in your ugliest sweater.

Montgomery Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

6:00–7:30 p.m. — Montgomery Performing Arts Centre — Cost not specified — Experience the magic of the beloved Christmas ballet featuring enchanting snow flurries and whimsical characters.

PMP Certification 4-Day Classroom Training

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Montgomery, AL — Check for pricing — Enhance your project management skills with 32 hours of interactive classroom training and extensive resources.

Tierra Cali and Humberto Plancarte Live in Montgomery

9 p.m. — Noches Latinas — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night filled with regional music and vibrant performances from top artists.

New Year's Celebration at YMCA Camp Chandler

Dec 30 1:30 PM – Jan 1 1:00 PM — YMCA Camp Chandler — Cost info not specified — Ring in the New Year Camp Chandler Style with festivities for all ages.

EJ Jones Live at SugaRay's

4:00 PM – 9:30 PM — SugaRay's — Ages 21+ — Experience the soulful sounds of EJ Jones performing his hit single “Gas Station” live.