Christmas in the Park starts Friday. The event, which draws thousands of visitors to Taylorville each year, includes a number of events in the dining hall, but it's driving through the park that is the main draw, according to Recreation Director Bailey Hancock.

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Hancock says volunteers are a big part of Christmas in the Park.

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Christmas in the Park begins its twelve-day run Friday at Manners Park in Taylorville.