Members of the Grand Church wave, throw candy and spray snow Saturday as they ride in the Hometown Holidays parade in Kinder. The holiday celebration also featured more than 60 craft and food vendors, a petting zoo, fun slides, visits with Santa, antique tractors, music and more.

Ella Rae Richard, 7, of Kinder is all smiles as she visits with the Grinch on Saturday during the annual Hometown Holidays celebration in downtown Kinder. Despite the rain and cold, children and their families enjoyed the day's festivities which included a parade, petting zoo, pony rides, arts and crafts booths, food vendors, music and more.

Santa and his elves greet children Saturday during the annual Hometown Holidays celebration in Kinder. Children also enjoyed a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, fun slides, games and more.

An antique tractor pulls a parade float Saturday during the annual Hometown Holidays celebration in Kinder. The family-friendly event also featured dozens of craft and food vendors, a petting zoo, fun slides, visits with Santa, antique tractors, music and more.

Marcia Billodeaux throws candy to an eager parade crowd Saturday during the annual Hometown Holidays celebration in downtown Kinder. Rain and cold temperatures did not keep the crowd from enjoying the holiday festivities.

Diana Menard paints a Christmas tree on 11-year[old Charlee Thornton's face Saturday during the Hometown Holidays celebration in Kinder. The event helped usher in the holiday season with a parade, children's activities, music, food and more.

Luke Dupliechin of Kinder stirs a pot of sauce piquante Saturday as he prepares food for festival goers attending the Hometown Holidays in downtown Kinder.

Alivia Chamberlain of Kinder serves hot chocolate to Michelle Simmons of Temple, Texas on Saturday during the Hometown Holidays celebration in Kinder. Festivities included a parade, craft and food booths, a petting zoo, music and more.

Rebecca Savant of Kinder sets up her honey and honey products Saturday during the Hometown Holidays celebration in downtown Kinder. More than 60 food and craft vendors were part of the holiday festivities which also included a parade, children's activities, entertainment and more.

Christian Lomas, 3, of Eunice feeds a baby goat Saturday at the petting zoo during the Hometown Holidays in downtown Kinder. Area families spent the day enjoying the festivities despite the rain and cold temperatures.