Hit the town for a fun holiday celebration at one of these festive Christmas parades in Knoxville, TN. From marching bands to the decked-out floats, there may be no better place to find the Christmas spirit this season.
Of course, our region is filled with many wonderful things to do all season long!
Knoxville Christmas Parades
1. Downtown Knoxville Christmas Parade by WIVK
December 1, 2023 @ 6:50 p.m.
Gay Street, Knoxville
This is the largest Christmas parade in Knoxville and one of the most anticipated events of the season. Local shops and restaurants will be open late so you can finish your shopping and grab a bite to eat before the parade.
2. Rocky Hill Christmas Parade & Festival
December 2, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m.
Rocky Hill Business District, Knoxville
This popular parade takes place around the Northshore area of Knoxville. In addition to the parade, there will also be live music, craft vendors, food trucks, and more.
There are also many restaurants nearby where you can grab a late lunch, dinner, or tasty dessert. Maybe one of Cinnaholic’s Christmas cinnamon rolls will hit the spot. Yum!
3. Tour De Lights
December 9, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m.
Mary Costa Plaza, Downtown Knoxville
This unique event is a lighted bike parade that is free for all to join or watch. The parade travels through Old City all the way over to Market Square.
Christmas Parades Near Knoxville
4. Louisville Christmas Parade
November 26, 2023 @ 3 p.m.
The Louisville Christmas Parade will be followed by a tree-lighting ceremony.
5. Kingston Christmas Parade
November 27, 2023 @ 7 p.m.
Cumberland Street, Kingston
This is one of the earliest Christmas parades of the season!
6. Harriman Christmas Parade
November 30, 2023 @ 7 p.m.
Downtown Harriman
This year’s Christmas parade theme is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”
7. Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade
December 1, 2023 @ 7:30 p.m.
Downtown Gatlinburg
This over-the-top Christmas parade is an East TN favorite. You make it a whole night of fun by driving through the Winterfest lights after the parade.
8. Sweetwater Christmas Parade
December 1, 2023 @ 7 p.m.
The Sweetwater Christmas Parade will follow its usual route from Mayes Avenue, left onto West North Street, and then it will turn right onto Hwy 11 South.
9. Newport Christmas Parade
December 1, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.
Downtown Newport
A Griswold Kind of Christmas is the adorable theme of this fun daytime parade.
10. Blount County Christmas Parade
December 2, 2023 @ 11 a.m.
New Midland Plaza, Alcoa + Downtown Maryville
Blount County’s annual Christmas parade will run through Midland Plaza in Alcoa and continue on through to Downtown Maryville.
11. Sevierville Christmas Parade
December 2, 2023 @ 11 a.m.
Historic Downtown Sevierville
This is a traditional hometown Christmas parade in the heart of downtown Sevierville. Local shops and restaurants will also be open to help extend the fun.
12. Santa Comes to Town Christmas Parade & Festival
December 2, 2023 @ 5 p.m.
Downtown Friendsville
This small-town Christmas festival and parade will have a wide variety of entertainment including kids’ activities, a tree lighting ceremony, craft vendors, carolers, a live nativity, food trucks, and much more!
13. Greenback Christmas Parade
December 2, 2023 @ 11 a.m.
Downtown Greenback
This low-key parade is the perfect way to spend a December morning.
14. Vonore Christmas Parade
November 2, 2023 @ 7 p.m.
The parade route will begin at Vonore Middle School.
15. Clinton Christmas Parade
December 2, 2023 @ 6 p.m.
Main Street, Clinton
This parade will travel through the heart of Historic Downtown Clinton.
16. White Pine Christmas Parade & Christmas Festival
December 2, 2023 @ 4 p.m.
The parade route will begin at White Pine School.
17. Townsend Christmas Parade
December 3, 2023 @ 2:30 p.m.
Parkway, Townsend
The best parade on the peaceful side of the Smokies.
18. Athen’s Jimmy Liner Memorial Christmas Parade
December 4, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.
Downtown Athens
The theme of this year’s parade is “A Snowy Old Fashioned Christmas.”
19. Rockwood Christmas Parade
December 4, 2023 @ 7 p.m.
Downtown Rockwood
A fun and traditional evening parade with lighted floats.
20. Morristown Christmas Parade
December 7, 2023 @ 7 p.m.
Historic Downtown Morristown
This nighttime parade will travel through the heart of Morristown’s historic downtown district. Come early to extend your fun at one of the many adorable shops and restaurants along the route.
21. Lenoir City Christmas Parade
December 7, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.
Historic Downtown Lenoir City
This Lenoir City Christmas Parade will have some early performances before the main event. The pre-parade shows will begin at 6 p.m.
22. Oak Ridge Christmas Parade
December 9, 2023 @ 6 p.m.
Oak Ridge Turnpike
The theme for this year’s Oak Ridge Christmas Parade is “Sleigh Ride.”
23. Loudon County Christmas Parade
December 9, 2023 @ 6 p.m.
This fun and traditional Christmas parade will add a spark of magic to your holiday. Come early to visit the quaint shops of downtown Loudon, which is just a few short minutes away.
24. Madisonville
December 9, 2023 @ 7 p.m.
Downtown Madisonville
The parade route will begin at Madisonville Primary School.
25. Jefferson City’s Hometown Christmas Parade
December 9, 2023 @ 5 p.m.
Historic Mossy Creek District, Jefferson City
Before the Hometown Christmas Parade, you can shop at a variety of arts and crafts vendor booths. There will also be live entertainment, kids’ activities, food vendors, and giveaways.
The main festival begins at 12 p.m. The parade begins at 5 p.m.
26. Tellico Plains Christmas Parade
December 16, 2023 @ 3 p.m.
The Tellico Plains Christmas Parade will circle through downtown and the section of Cherohala Skyway in front of the Visitors Center. There will also be free cookies and hot cocoa for the Cookies n’ Claus festivities.
27. Dandridge Christmas Parade
December 23, 2023 @ 1 p.m.
This parade is hosted by the Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department. The route will run from Maury Middle School to Downtown Dandridge.
Erica has lived in East TN for over 9 years. She enjoys exploring this gorgeous region with her husband and 3 lively children. As a former teacher turned homeschool mom, she loves finding fun and affordable activities the entire family will love, especially if they cultivate a love for learning!
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