Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Christmas on the Cumberland returns to McGregor Park
November 18, 2022
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department announces that the banks of the Cumberland River will once again be lit with over a million dazzling lights as Christmas on the Cumberland, presented by Blue Cord Realty, returns to McGregor Park Riverwalk.
The grand opening will be on November 22nd from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at McGregor Park Riverwalk and Museum. The official lighting ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m., with the lights being turned on shortly after.
The family-friendly event will include:
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Visit with Santa.
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Free cookies for the first 400 are provided by Chealsey’s Cookie Jar.
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Dance performances by Cast & Crowns and Natalie’s Dance Network.
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Food vendors Countryside Coffee, Green Plantain LLC, Sassy’s, Poppin’ in the City, and Big Kahuna’s Island Grill LLC.
Following the grand opening, the light display will be open nightly through January 2nd, 2022.
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5:00pm-10:00pm Sunday-Thursday
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5:00pm-11:00pm Friday & Saturday
Christmas on the Cumberland is free and open to the public.
Visit with Santa
An opportunity to visit with Santa will be available on two additional nights in December from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
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Saturday, December 10th
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Saturday, December 17th
About the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of indoor/outdoor programs, facilities, nature activities and entertainment events for people living in Clarksville, Montgomery County and Fort Campbell. These free or reasonably priced, year-round experiences help residents enhance their health, wellness, and social engagement — resulting in a stronger, better community.
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of recreational facilities and activities for all ages, maintains more than 700 acres of parks and facilities, provides 22 park facilities that offer a variety of amenities, including playgrounds, picnic areas, walking trails and pavilions or picnic shelters and maintains three community centers with year-round programming for youth, adults and seniors, as well as four public swimming pools
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is located at 102 Public Square, Clarksville.
To learn more call 931.645.7476.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Annual Christmas Light Run set for Saturday at McGregor Park
December 9, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host its third-annual Christmas Light Run, presented by Fleet Feet, from 4:30pm-6:00pm on Saturday, December 11th, 2021 at McGregor Park.
Due to the running event, the Christmas on the Cumberland light display will delay its opening until 6:00pm. The public will not be allowed access to McGregor Park until that time.
Additionally, motorists should be aware that the Christmas Light Run 5K route takes runners across Riverside Drive under the pedestrian bridge and through downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation kicks off the holidays with Christmas on the Cumberland
November 29, 2021
Clarksville, TN – McGregor Park and the Cumberland Riverwalk had hundreds of visitors on a cool and crisp night just before Thanksgiving, including one very special guest, Santa Claus, as he and Mr’s Claus joined Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and his family to officially light 1,000,000 Christmas lights, a holiday tradition in Clarksville.
Tiffany Perkins, an event planning specialist with the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department was one of the organizers of this year’s event.
“Tonight, we’re celebrating our Christmas on the Cumberland 2021 grand opening,” Perkins said. “We’ll have some dance groups out tonight, as well as the Rossview High School band. Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts will be here, and our presenting sponsor for this evening is Blue Cord Realty. They’ll be providing free hot chocolate for everyone.”
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Christmas on the Cumberland opens November 23rd
November 18, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The banks of the Cumberland River will once again be lit with over a million dazzling lights as Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Christmas on the Cumberland, presented by Blue Cord Realty, returns to McGregor Park Riverwalk.
The grand opening will be from 5:00pm-7:00pm on November 23rd, 2021 at McGregor Park Riverwalk and Museum. The official lighting ceremony will begin at 6:30pm, with the lights being turned on shortly after.
Clarksville Park and Recreation’s Christmas on the Cumberland continues through January 1st
December 26, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s popular lighted walk through event, Christmas on the Cumberland continues now through January 1st, 2020. Bring your family, relatives and friends down to the McGregor Park RiverWalk to enjoy the festive lighting displays.
Christmas on the Cumberland is open nightly from 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday through Thursday and 5:00pm-11:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays through January 1st, 2020.
Admission is free.
Thousands come out every year to Christmas on the Cumberland to experience the captivating display of more than two million lights.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Christmas Light Run December 14th
November 30, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The new Christmas Light Run gives you and your family a unique opportunity to run or walk through Christmas on the Cumberland and support Clarksville’s popular light display. Experience the dazzling lights in a whole new way from 4:00pm-6:00pm, Saturday, December 14th at McGregor Park.
All proceeds will go towards the purchase of new Christmas on the Cumberland light displays!
Registrants can choose to participate in either the one-mile event ($10.00) or the 5K ($20.00) beginning at 4:00pm Online registration can be completed by visiting www.ClarksvilleParksRec.com
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Handmade Holidays featured unique gifts ideas
November 14, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department recently hosted its annual Handmade Holidays at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center, a two-day shopping extravaganza that featured a variety of unique handmade gift ideas.
Trey Stroud, an event planning specialist with Clarksville Parks and Recreation oversaw this year’s event.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Christmas on the Cumberland opens November 26th
November 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland is sure to create lasting memories this holiday season as thousands experience the captivating display of more than two million lights.
Join with friends and neighbors to celebrate Christmas on the Cumberland’s 21st year with a grand opening ceremony at 5:30pm, Tuesday, November 26th at the McGregor Park RiverWalk and Museum.
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.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Christmas on the Cumberland to open November 20th
November 10, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation says the City of Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland is sure to create lasting memories this holiday season as thousands experience the captivating display of more than two million lights.