Santa begins trial run though parish this week

By: TONY MARKS Editor As Santa Claus prepares to make his way on Christmas Eve, he will make a trial run through Evangeline Parish while riding atop fire trucks in the various Christmas parades. The parades begin Saturday, December 2, in Pine Prairie, at 4 p.m. Lineup is at 3:30 p.m. Divisions include floats, vehicles, horses, and miscellaneous. First place trophies will be given in each div…