63rd Annual Christmas Parade begins at 5:00pm in Downtown Clarksville
November 30, 2022
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department announces that the annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, will take place on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 at 5:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
The parade route will begin on Eighth Street on the Austin Peay State University campus. From Eighth Street, the parade will progress to College Street and then to University Avenue.
From there the route is the same as years past, proceeding around Public Square, the Historic Courthouse and back to Franklin Street. From Franklin, the route will turn onto Eighth Street and then return onto the APSU Campus. A map of the route can be found at https://bit.ly/3G8m97H.
Clarksville Christmas Parade.
First Baptist Clarksville Tour of Trees – Over 40 Decorated Trees on Display
November 30, 2022
Clarksville, TN – First Baptist Clarksville invites you and your family to join us this Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 from 5:00pm-8:00pm for our annual Tour of Trees following the Clarksville Christmas Parade!
The First Baptist Clarksville downtown campus will be open to the public for warm beverages and the Tour of Trees inside the Grace concourse.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Christmas Parade Winners
December 6, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government announce the winners of the 2021 Lighted Christmas Parade.
More than 100 local businesses, schools, and organizations showcased their Christmas spirit Saturday in Downtown Clarksville by presenting a float or driving a fun vehicle decked out in holiday cheer.
This year’s theme was “Gingerbread Houses” and Lee Irwin, a long-time local reporter, and radio personality served as this year’s parade grand marshal.
Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade
Clarksville Parks and Recreation begins planning 2020 Christmas Parade
September 23, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation has begun planning for the 2020 Clarksville Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 5th, 2020 in Downtown Clarksville. The public is being asked to decide on critical pieces of the event.
Each year, the parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County, has a central theme that guides the decoration of vehicles and costumes of participants. This year’s theme will be decided by the public through online voting. Options include gingerbread houses, Polar Express, songs of Christmas and snow globes.
Frontline organizations to be 2020 Christmas Parade’s Grand Marshals
Clarksville Christmas Parade delights thousands
December 13, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s 60th annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, took place Saturday, December 7th, 2019 delighting thousands as it worked its way from the APSU campus through the streets of downtown.
Leading this year’s parade, which featured about 180 entries, was the family of the late Mike Robinson. His wife Rhonda, and children Bryce, Bayleigh and Carly, were this year’s grand marshals. A beloved local music legend and family man, Mike Robinson lost his long battle with cancer in August of 2019.
Clarksville held its 60th annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7th, 2019.
SpiritFest kicks off Christmas Season in Downtown Clarksville
December 13, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Downtown Commons, along with First Presbyterian Church and Trinity Episcopal Church teamed up once again to bring SpiritFest to downtown Clarksville.
2019 marked the fifth year of the event which precedes the annual Clarksville Christmas Parade. Guests were invited to come downtown early and enjoy a variety of activities.
Clarksville’s annual SpiritFest featured live music, a live nativity scene, food trucks, ice skating and more.
SpiritFest offers Fun, Family-Friendly Activities before Christmas Parade
November 18, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Fifth Annual SpiritFest – a holiday event from 2:00pm – 5:00pm on Saturday, December 7th – will offer a bounty of free activities, including visits with Santa Claus, rides on the Express Bus, four kids’ inflatables, live music on the new Downtown Commons stage, ice skating, art and gift markets, food trucks and a live nativity with animals.
SpiritFest, a free “Pre-Parade Celebration of Christmas,” will feature kids’ inflatables, Santa Claus, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, and more.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold several Holiday Events for the Family
November 10, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of festive and fun events this holiday season.
Family-friendly events are affordably priced and will take place at several Parks and Recreation facilities.
Some of the events include: Veterans Appreciation Day, Community Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas on the Cumberland, Elf Splash, Clarksville Christmas Parade, 19th Century Christmas along with several new events.
Community Holiday Bazaar
Clarksville Christmas Parade delights young and old alike
December 6, 2017
Clarksville, TN – It was a beautiful night Saturday for the 58th Annual Clarksville Christmas Parade in Downtown Clarksville. People lined the streets waiting for the start of the parade. Children were excited in anticipation of seeing the floats and Santa Claus.
Austin Peay head football coach Will Healy was the grand marshal. The theme was “Christmas Around the World”.
58th Annual Clarksville Christmas Parade in Downtown Clarksville.
56th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade entry deadline is Thursday, December 3rd
November 29, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Sign up and become a part of a Clarksville tradition by participating in this year’s annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government.
This night-time, lighted Christmas parade, is scheduled for Saturday, December 5th beginning at 5:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
