{"id":23481,"date":"2016-11-15T08:00:46","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T14:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=23481"},"modified":"2016-11-15T00:57:56","modified_gmt":"2016-11-15T06:57:56","slug":"entries-being-sought-for-the-57th-annual-clarksville-lighted-christmas-parade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2016\/11\/15\/entries-being-sought-for-the-57th-annual-clarksville-lighted-christmas-parade\/","title":{"rendered":"Entries being sought for the 57th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ClarksvilleClarksville, TN<\/strong> \u2013 Be a part of a Clarksville tradition by participating in this year\u2019s annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government.<\/p>\n

This night-time, lighted Christmas parade, is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd beginning at 5:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.<\/p>\n

\"Annual<\/a>

Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Lighted Christmas Parade.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Christmas parade is an event for local businesses, schools, and organizations to showcase their Christmas spirit by walking, preparing a float, or driving a fun vehicle all decked out in holiday cheer!<\/p>\n

This year’s theme is “Christmas Trees & Memories\u201d and we encourage all participants to embrace the theme through music, dress, and d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n

The deadline to enter is Wednesday, November 30th.<\/p>\n

Apply online at www.cityofclarksville.com\/parade<\/a><\/p>\n

The cost to enter is $30.00 for all entries except churches and civic groups. All entries must also be accompanied by an unwrapped new toy or non-perishable food items valued at $25.00. Church and civic groups need only donate the donation valued at $25.00 for entry.<\/p>\n

All toys and non-perishable food items will be collected during parade check-in on December 3rd, and will be distributed among local charities.<\/p>\n

Awards will be presented to the first through third place winners in each division. Divisions include: Civic\/Church, Business\/Commercial, and City\/County. Judging will be conducted at 3:30pm on the day of the parade. Winners will be acknowledged as they pass the judges stand on Public Square.<\/p>\n

For more information about the 57th Annual Christmas Parade, please contact Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com\/parade<\/a><\/p>\n

About the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department<\/h3>\n

\"Clarksville<\/a>The mission of the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is to provide a variety of positive recreational experiences to enhance life values for individuals, families, and our diverse culture.<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is located at 102 Public Square, Clarksville.<\/p>\n

To learn more call 931.645.7476.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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