Sabine River level threatens Christmas display

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LOGANSPORT, LA (KSLA) - The Sabine River at Logansport, LA continues its rise to near flood stage. Homes are not threatened at this time, but the town is being forced to move thousands of Christmas lights to higher ground.

Known for its display of over one million twinkling lights, the Riverfront Christmas Project works tirelessly for months to bring a little Christmas spirit to the town along the Sabine.

With all the rain over the past few weeks, the Sabine is inching closer and closer to recreation areas and the inspiring light show.

"Being here on the river we know there's a chance it could flood. This isn't the first time it's flooded us out. We always make do, and we try to ensure that everyone can enjoy the lights," says Debbie Amox, lights coordinator for the Riverfront Christmas Project.

Crews have been busy inspecting the area to make sure all lights in the path of possible flooding are unplugged, or being moved to higher ground.

"Everything else involved with the Christmas lights are still on they're still active. It's still a big show to come see," says Deputy Mike Armstrong with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

For those who live near the Sabine, their Christmas spirit is far from dampened. The light show will continue to run each night, and visitors are invited to come out to Logansport to enjoy the display.