57th Annual Christmas Parade

Be a part of a Clarksville tradition by participating in this year's annual Christmas parade, hosted bythe City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government. This night-time, lighted Christmas parade, is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 beginning at 5 p.m. in Downtown Clarksville.

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! This year's theme is "Christmas Trees & Memories" and we encourage all participants to embrace the theme through music, dress, and décor. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Apply online at www.cityofclarksville.com/parade. The cost to enter is $30 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. Church and civic groups need only donate the donation valued at $25 for entry. All toys and non-perishable food items will be collected during parade check-in on Dec. 3,and will be distributed among local charities.

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 3:30 p.m. on the day of the parade. Winners will be acknowledged as they pass the judges stand on Public Square.

For more information about the 57th Annual Christmas Parade, please contact Clarksville Parks &Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/parade.