As Mariah Carey says — every year, without fail — "It's tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime."

That's right: There's no denying the holidays are upon us, which means a slew of events are planned for the Fayetteville area.

From A Dickens Holiday and the annual Christmas parade in downtown Fayetteville to plays, light shows and displays, to Christmas markets, choir performances and crafts, there really is something for pretty much anyone who enjoys the holiday season.

Below is our ultimate guide to celebrating the holidays in the Fayetteville area. While it's not an exhaustive list, it's pretty darn close. If your holiday event is missing, email news@fayobserver.com, and we'll add it to the list.

Parades

The Hope Mills Christmas Parade of Lights begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and goes from Rockfis

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