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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Here is a list of the Christmas parades happening the week of December 3-9. To share photos from your hometown's Christmas parade with us, email them to pix@wbrc.com or post them on our Facebook page.

Monday, Dec. 3

West Alabama Christmas Parade in downtown Tuscaloosa – 6:30 p.m.  "12 Days of Christmas" http://www.tcpara.org/page/125/special_events.html

Alex City Christmas Parade – 6 p.m. http://www.alexandercity.org/calendars.html

Gadsden Christmas Parade - 6 p.m. on Broad Street http://www.etowahtourism.com/events.html