Mayo celebrates the beginning of the Christmas season

Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org Mayo officially welcomed the Christmas season on Saturday, Nov. 29, beginning with the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Hometown Holiday Market. Vendors from across Lafayette County set up around the courthouse square to show off their wares. The market boasted everything from clothes to custom magnets, fun Christmas decorations, custom speakers, and cups. The market lasted until 3 p.m. After a three-hour break, crowds began to gather around Main Street for the annual Christmas parade. Floats from all over the area made their way down the road, tossing candy to the gathered families. It was a successful way to ring in the