Hendersonville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

12/08/2025

Holly Thompson you bring so much joy and energy to our parade every year. THANK YOU MUCH for putting the “Holly” on our HolidayFest Holly Jolly Christmas Parade! ❤️

12/08/2025

12/06/2025

✨ SUNDAY ✨ December 7th at 2:00 pm

🎉 Don't miss the 2025 Hendersonville, TN Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony!

🎅 The parade starts at 2:00 pm with Grand Marshal, Dillon Carmichael, Emcee, Holly Thompson, and our 2025 parade judges: Barry Young, Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce President Dr. Paul Leavitt of the Leavitt Group Family Medicine; Geoff Reid, Owner and Operator of “The Local” restaurant; Scott Couch, Fox 17 Emmy award winning news anchor and Anna Marie from Mix 92.9.

We have over 80 vehicles ready to roll, bringing so much joy and cheer here in our City By The Lake!

🎄 Immediately after the parade is the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Memorial Park! This year is extra special as we dedicate a bench to HolidayFest Founder, Ms. Lynda Evjen.

Don't miss out on all of the festivities Sunday! We'll see you there for a HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS!

Special Thanks To , presenting sponsor of the parade this year PLUS supporting sponsors, Dynamite Cleaning & Junk Removal, Vision Source of Hendersonville, Christ Methodist Church, The Smith Group Advertising & Marketing, Comcast Advertising, Strong and our friends at Hendersonville Parks and Recreation and City of Hendersonville, TN

11/28/2025

‼️ THIS IS YOUR FRIENDLY REMINDER ‼️

If you signed up to be in the Christmas Parade and you have not received a number yet, you MUST come get your number on Monday, December 1st or you WILL NOT BE IN THE PARADE!

Please check your email and spam inbox. We have sent multiple messages regarding picking up your number and we want to ensure everyone is aware.

For questions, please email us at [email protected] - we do our best to get back to you within 24 hours.

11/24/2025

🎄 Immediately after the Christmas Parade is the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Memorial Park!

Bring the family for special entertainment from
⭐️ Donna Frost
⭐️ James Wimbley
⭐️ Smartt Steps Dance Studio
⭐️ Indian Lake Elementary Chorus
⭐️ Burros Elementary Chorus
⭐️ Trissity Jane

Dont miss the Hendersonville Christmas Tree Lighting with a special dedication this year to the late Ms. Lynda Evjen, founder of HolidayFest, who planted the tree many years ago! ❤️

👋 Make plans. We’ll see ya there!

Hendersonville Parks and Recreation

11/23/2025

HolidayFest is “Keepin’ Country Alive” in Hendersonville this Christmas… 🎄🎶

We’re thrilled to announce that country music star Dillon Carmichael will serve as Grand Marshal of the HolidayFest Hendersonville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 7 at 2:00 pm!

From his small-town Kentucky roots to the big Nashville stage, Dillon’s powerful, soulful voice and love for community make him the perfect fit to lead our 2025 “Holly Jolly” parade! 

✨ Mark your calendars
✨ Invite your friends & family
✨ Come celebrate the season

📍 Hendersonville, TN

🔗 More details about Dillon Carmichael and his new album, “Keepin’ Country Alive” at https://dilloncarmichael.com

11/23/2025

🎄 We are excited to announce that WSMV’s Holly Thompson will be joining us again this year as our official emcee of the Hendersonville Christmas Parade!

❤️ Thank you, Holly, for always making this special event extra “HOLLY AND JOLLY!” 🤗

🎅 Mark your calendars and come out for the HolidayFest: 2025 Hendersonville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 7th at 2:00 pm

11/11/2025

‼️ DEADLINES ARE COMING UP FAST! HURRY, SIGN UP TODAY FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYFEST EVENTS! 🚨‼️

🎄 The Hendersonville TN Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting: https://holidayfesttn.org/2025-christmas-parade.../

🛥️ The Hendersonville TN Christmas Boat Parade:
https://holidayfesttn.org/2025-christmas-boat-parade/

🦃 The Indian Lake Loop 5 Mile Run/Walk: https://indianlakeloop.com/

11/05/2025

‼️ Here's your friendly reminder that parade registration for the 2025 Christmas Parade ends November 18th! HURRY! Sign up today to be a part of the parade!

🎄 Click here:

HolidayFest is a 501C3 Nonprofit Organization that hosts community events Proceeds support local Sumner County, Tennessee organizations and non-profits.

09/14/2025

It’s time! The 2025 Christmas Parade + Tree Lighting Ceremony planning is underway! 🎅 Our little elves have been busy getting things ready!

This year’s theme is “Holly Jolly Christmas!”🎄 The parade will be Sunday, December 7th.

You can head to holidayfesttn.org today to sign up to be in the parade! 🎁

City of Hendersonville, TN