MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Tourism Department says 22 towns across the state will participate in the department's April Walking Tours.

The department's Brian Jones says more than 1,700 tours have been done since the program started 10 years ago. The free, hour-long tours of historic districts and courthouse squares will start at 10 a.m. on April 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Participating cities are Athens, Atmore, Birmingham, Butler, Courtland, Cullman, Decatur, Eufaula, Fairhope, Florence, Huntsville, Madison, Mobile, Monroeville, Montevallo, Montgomery, Phenix City, Prattville, Sheffield, Sylacauga, Tuscumbia and Wetumpka.

Find out more at www.alabama.travel/trails/april-walking-tours

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Monday, Dec. 10

Anniston Christmas Parade - originally set for Dec. 10, the parade has been RESCHEDULED due to the weather for Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Theme is "Storybook Christmas."  http://www.annistonal.gov/news/?newsID=190

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Homewood Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony - 6:30 p.m. Deadline to enter is Dec. 6. http://homewoodparks.com/special-events/christmas-parade/

Vernon Christmas Parade - 2 p.m. http://www.alabama.travel/events/vernon_christmas_parade_-_web_submission

Thursday, Dec. 13