BAY MINETTE — The Stockton Christmas Parade will be Dec. 6 beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by a carnival, arts and crafts and other activities.

Parade participants will line up at 9 a.m. at Stockton Presbyterian Church. The route will follow McMillan Road to Maytower Road, ending at Old Schoolyard Park on U.S. 59.

Following the parade, there will be a carnival at the park featuring a train ride and children's games and various food booths. There will also be arts and crafts booths sponsored by local churches and clubs.

The theme of the parade is "Christmas in the Country.” For additional information or to register a float, call (251) 937-0404 or (251) 937-2316.

A tour of homes is slated Sunday. Seven homes will be open for viewing between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 and will be sold after noon Sunday at Stockton Town Hall.

Both events are sponsored by the Stockton Civic Club. Proceeds from the tour will benefit the completion of the new community center under construction at the park site.