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    Ponchatoula is “Strawberry Capital of the World”. Our delicious strawberries are available from November to April. Strawberry farmers past and present have been honored with the “Strawberry Farmer Wall of Fame” located in front of city hall. In 2001 the Louisiana Legislature selected the strawberry as the state fruit. Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is held in April of every year and is the second largest festival in the state. For more information on the festival please visit www.lastrawberryfestival.com  
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Downtown Christmas Lighting Starts: Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 6:00PM CSTEnds: Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 9:00PM CSTLocation: Downtown PonchatoulaDecember 5th, 2008, is Ponchatoula’s Christmas Lights Celebration. The City and the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce are looking forward to another beautiful celebration to begin the Christmas season.The investment each year by the Ponchatoula City Hall for this presentation is considerable. Eight strings of lights over main street were destroyed by Hurricane Gustav. Costs are estimated about $300.00 per string to replace. We are asking you to be generous in offering a contribution to the Christmas Lights Fund. You could buy one light bulb ($1.20), or a string of lights ( or a pole decoration ($220.00), or just contribute any amount you choose. All contributions will add to our City’s decorations. Each amount will be greatly appreciated. Festivities begin at 6 P.M. at City Hall with the lighting of the community Christmas tree. Following that, we will be entertained by the Ponchatoula High School Band. Christmas Tree's will be decorated by Ponchaotula's elementary students.The First Baptist Church will have a live nativity scene and a live petting area.The downtown businesses are open December 5th offering refreshments, and the choirs from our churches and schools will be performing throughout town. Santa Claus will arrive at Collinswood School Museum. Our City will be visited by most of its citizens on that really special night. Be part of our own celebration. Have fun! Celebrate the Season! Donate! Thanks, Miriam Summers Chairman Make checks payable to: Christmas Lights, City of Ponchatoula |