Get in the spirit!

An antique car show, petting zoo, rock-climbing wall and the annual Christmas parade are just a few activities everyone can enjoy this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Court Square.

Dec. 6 marks the 15th annual Holidays on the Square. Artisans and vendors from throughout the region will be on hand to give citizens a jump start on Christmas shopping with unique items including wood crafts, hand sewn linens, jewelry, candles, leather goods, gift baskets and knives, just to name a few.

Registration for the car show is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., when judging begins.

Children can create a wide variety of take-home treats at the kids craft tent, which is free to all. Kids can also have pictures taken with Santa from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The craft tent and Santa will be on the northside of the Square.

The southside of Court Square will become an entertainment district with performances from local dancers, singers and musicians throughout the day. Dancers from A and A Studios, vocalist Will Wiley, Devante Graham, Abby Adkinson and the Blakely Mass Choir are just a few who will showcase their talents during the holiday celebration.

Enjoy a pony or train ride around the Square, climb the rock wall or jump around on huge inflatables. Find food to satisfy any craving and the perfect gift foreveryone on your list.

Line-up for the Christmas parade begins at 1 p.m. at King Plaza Shopping Center on Columbia Highway. The parade begins at 2 p.m. and will feature Santa wishing everyone a very merry Christmas from atop the City of Blakely Fire Department Engine number one.

Applications for participation in the parade and car show can be picked up at the Blakely-Early County Chamber of Commerce or by calling 723-3741.

Everyone is invited to come out Friday night to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season and get a little Christmas shopping done early. A dozen merchants are participating with sales, markedowns and specials.

The participating merchants include Brown Jewelers, Geneva's, Smitty's Grill, 3 Diamonds, Old Mexico, Village Pizza, Nita's Antiques, Pernickety's, Peebles, Sugarberries, Harvey's and Fryer's Photgraphy and Gifts.