Floats, balloons, marching bands and Santa sightings are all part of the many festive Christmas parades in the Middle Tennessee area. Scroll down to find one closest to you!
Bellevue
Saturday, Dec. 7
The first annual “Holidays in the Vue” Christmas parade kicks off at 10 a.m. at Bellevue Middle School, weaving from Colice Jeanne Road onto Highway 70 S with a right on Sawyer Brown Road and ending at One Bellevue Place. Participants include the Tennessee Titans drumline and cheerleaders, dance groups and more.
College Grove
Sunday, Dec. 1
The annual College Grove Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, December 1st. The parade route begins at 6600 Depot Street at 2p.m. Always held on the first Sunday of December, families, friends, and visitors are once again invited to gather along the route to enjoy the festive floats, music, candy and seasonal decorations.
Cross Plains
Saturday, Dec. 7
Come to downtown Cross Plains for a pancake breakfast at city hall starting at 7 a.m. before the parade begins at 10 a.m. After, enjoy music, tours at the Doctor’s House Museum & Library, a kid zone and Santa visits.
Franklin
Saturday, Dec. 7
Winding through the streets of downtown Franklin, the parade is a celebration of the holidays and the official welcome of Santa Claus to Franklin from 1 – 4 p.m. The parade begins at Jim Warren Park (705 Boyd Mill Ave., Franklin). This year’s theme is “Miracle on Main St.”
Donelson Hermitage
Saturday, Dec. 7
The 39th annual Donelson Hermitage Christmas Parade is a free community event complete with Santa Claus and more! Starts at 2 p.m. at the intersection of Elm Hill Pike and Donelson Pike, marching North into the Donelson Station WeGo Star/RTA parking lot (behind Fifty Forward).
Gallatin
Saturday, Dec. 14
Come enjoy this great Gallatin Tradition with your entire family. The parade kicks off at 12 p.m. and will end with Santa Claus kicking off the holiday season! The theme for this year is “Music & Magic.” The parade kicks off from Steam Plant Road to Hartsville Pike, down Main Street, down Broadway and ends at the Gallatin High School (700 Dan P Herron Drive, Gallatin).
Goodlettsville
Saturday, Dec. 7
The theme for this year is “Country Christmas.” The parade begins at 4 p.m. at the Delmas Long Community Center (200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville) and continues up Memorial Drive, taking a right onto Main Street and ending at the Goodlettsville Plaza (Rivergate Parkway). Parking is available at Goodlettsville City Hall, Goodlettsville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Goodlettsville Middle School, Goodlettsville Church of Christ and First Baptist Church Goodlettsville.
Hendersonville
Sunday, Dec. 8
Smile and wave as your whole family enjoys a parade of marching bands, horse drawn floats, and of course your favorite Christmas characters brought together with love by local families, businesses and community organizations. The parade kicks off down Johnny Cash Parkway at 2 p.m. and the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony follows at Memorial Park (151 E Main St., Hendersonville) at 4:30 p.m. this year’s theme is “Candy Canes & Christmas Carols.”
La Vergne
Saturday, Dec. 7
The 14th annual “Parade of Lights” starts at 5 p.m. at City Hall (5093 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne) and ends at Veterans Memorial Park (115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne), where the tree lighting ceremony and fireworks take place. This year’s theme is “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” Then, enjoy Christmas carols, snacks and pictures with Santa.
Leiper’s Fork
Saturday, Dec. 14
The annual parade in Leiper’s Fork starts at 2 p.m. Arrive early as there is only one road thru the village and it will close at 1:50 p.m. Learn more and see the parade route at leipers-fork-country.com.
Mt. Juliet
Saturday, Dec. 14
The theme for this year’s Mt. Juliet Christmas Parade is “A Musical Christmas.” The route runs from Mt. Juliet League Park (10835 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet) to East Division Street off of N. Mt. Juliet Road. The parade will dovetail with the City Tree Lighting at the Division Street Clocktower. Music, food, games and more starts at 11 a.m.
Murfreesboro
Sunday, Dec. 8
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season at the annual Murfreesboro Christmas Parade with this year’s theme, “A Vintage Christmas.” Floats, musical acts and, of course, Santa and his sleigh will travel down Main Street beginning at MTSU at 2 p.m. and ending at the Historic Downtown Square at 4 p.m.
Portland
Saturday, Dec. 7
Main Street activities in downtown Portland begin at 3 p.m., including food vendors, live music, cookie decorating, visits with Santa and the City’s tree lighting (after the parade)! The parade begins at 5 p.m. on Freedom Drive and travels south on Highway 109 to Portland East Middle School. This year’s theme is “Have a Holly Dolly Christmas.”
Smyrna
Sunday, Dec. 8
Watch floats, bands, classic cars, dancers and Santa & Mrs. Claus as they travel northbound on Lowry Street toward Sam Ridley Parkway. Starts at 2 p.m.
Spring Hill
Saturday, Dec. 14
Join for the annual Spring Hill Christmas Parade, a festive event that brings the community together to celebrate the holiday season! The 2024 parade starts at 5 p.m. at Evans Park and continues onto Main Street (U.S. 31) before ending at Harvey Park. Don’t forget to dress warmly and bring your holiday spirit!
Watertown
Saturday, Dec. 7
The annual Watertown Christmas parade kicks off at Round Lick Church (745 W Main St., Watertown) at 4 p.m. After the parade, enjoy Santa in the Gazebo, Christmas tree lighting happens on the square at 5:30 p.m. with cocoa, caroling and live music.
Westmoreland
Saturday, Dec. 7
The annual parade begins at Westmoreland Middle School (4128 Hawkins Drive, Westmoreland) around 2:30 p.m. and concludes in downtown around 4 p.m.
White House
Saturday, Dec. 7
The annual White House Christmas Parade returns at the Billy S. Hobbs Community Center (105-D College St., White House). The parade will leave White House Municipal Park on Highway 76 at 3 p.m. and head East towards City Hall, turning South onto Highway 31W and ending at West Drive. This year’s theme is “Music City Christmas.”
