Come kickstart the day with a community wide 5k through downtown Benton and afterwards, enjoy a great time with great people celebrating Christmas on the Square. Expect to see a variety of vendors and come back that afternoon at 3:00PM to enjoy the Parade!
Start Time will be 8:00AM.
The 5k will be a 1 loop course beginning and ending near the center of the festival. Registration will include a free festival T-shirt.
Packet pickup will be Friday December 5th at Cypress and Sage Boutique. 6550 Hwy 1, ste.200 Benton, LA 71006 and morning of race Dec. 6 from 7:00-7:40am. on-site registrations are available until 7:30am.
https://www.bentonchristmasonthesquare.com/
Info for the festival and parade below.
THE TOWN OF BENTON'S
25th ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE FESTIVAL AND PARADE
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
10:00AM-5:00PM
*Parade rolls at 3:00PM*
Heritage Village Square * Sibley Street * Benton, Louisiana
* Rain or Shine * Free Admission * Parade begins @
Free Parking and Shuttle at the Bossier Parish Court House
*Pick up begins @ 9:30AM and last drop off @ 5:30PM*