PHOTO GALLERY: Christmas in July – American Press

Emily Doucet shops for items at the village store with Dolores Ardoin and Carolyn Cormier on Thursday during the Jeff Davis Parish Volunteers for Family and Community's “Christmas in July” event in Jennings. The event included food and craft demonstrations, a village store, a silent auction, music, games, prizes and more. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be used to fund annual scholarships for high school graduates.

Megan Miller demonstrates how to repurpose teacups, saucers and other decorative tableware into birdhouses, flower pots, jewelry holders and more during the Jeff Davis Parish Volunteers for Family and Community's “Christmas in July” event Thursday in Jennings. The event included food and craft demonstrations, a village store, a silent auction, music, games, prizes and more. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be used to fund annual scholarships for high school graduates.

Mona Miller demonstrates how to make pinwheels while Jackie Brown holds the microphone during the Jeff Davis Parish Volunteers for Family and Community's “Christmas in July” event in Jennings on Thursday. The event included food and craft demonstrations, a village store, a silent auction, music, games, prizes and more. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be used to fund annual scholarships for high school graduates.