Kingsport Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

CHRISTMAS PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING

The Christmas season begins in earnest on December 7 with the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in downtown Kingsport.

The parade begins at 6 p.m. and will start at the corner of Clinchfield Street and W. Center Street, proceeding down Center to Cherokee Street, then to Sullivan Street through Church Circle and ending at Clay Street.

Expect to see decorated vehicles and floats, marching bands and even a visit from Santa Claus. Immediately after the parade, be sure to gather around Church Circle for the lighting of the Christmas Tree at 7:45 p.m., which will include a candlelight ceremony and carols.

Other Christmas events planned for December:

• Dobyns-Bennett Jazz Band & ‘The Panimals’ will perform in Glen Bruce Park: December 13
• The Grinch & Santa and Lamplight Theater Yuletide Carolers in Glen Bruce Park: December 14
• Live Nativity at Church Circle: December 15
• Christmas at the Kingsport Carousel: December 20
• Washington Elementary Choir & Jefferson Hand Bell Choir in Glen Bruce Park: December 20
• The Polar Express at the Kingsport Farmers Market: December 21
• Holloway School of Dance in Glen Bruce Park: December 21

Magical snow will be falling on December 7 for the Christmas Parade and again in Glen Bruce Park on December 13, 14, 20 and 21. “Christmas in Kingsport” shirts will be available for purchase at Hometown Cottage later this month, so stay tuned for more information about prices and availability.

For the map of all display locations and a full list of Christmas events taking place in December, visit www.christmasinkingsport.com. You can also sign up for our free email and text alerts, so you don’t miss any of the festive fun.

About the City of Kingsport

Founded in 1917, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3,750-acre park, nature preserve, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council, a Healthier Tennessee community, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S., there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.