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The holiday season in the Tri-Cities is filled with twinkle lights, hometown traditions, and festive events for all ages. Whether you love parades, Christmas markets, light displays, Santa visits, or cozy mountain festivals, there’s something magical happening in every direction.

Here’s your complete 2025 Tri-Cities holiday guide — all the best seasonal events in one place, with links so you can dive into details!

🎅 Candy Land Christmas – Johnson City

📍 Founders Park & King Commons
🗓 November 29-January 4 | November 29-Tree Lighting at 6:30 PM on Commerce Street
Explore the transformed downtown with hundreds of decorated trees and themed zones like Candy Cane Lane and Gumdrop Forest.
🔗 More details here

🎁 Johnson City Christmas Parade

🗓 Saturday, December 6 | 10:30 AM
Downtown Johnson City bursts to life with this classic holiday parade filled with floats, marching bands, and community cheer.
🔗 Event info

🎄 Jonesborough Christmas Parade

🗓 Saturday, December 9 | 6:00 PM
Historic downtown Jonesborough lights up with a charming nighttime parade — a perfect small-town holiday experience.
🔗 See the details

⭐ Bristol Christmas Parade

🗓 Thursday, December 4 | 7:00 PM
A landmark celebration on State Street at the TN/VA line — bright lights, festive floats, and a big community feel.
🔗 Learn more here

🎅 Elizabethton Christmas Parade

🗓 Saturday, December 13 | 6:00 PM
A cozy hometown parade with spirited floats, local groups, and festive lighting in downtown Elizabethton.
🔗 Details & route

🎉 Kingsport Christmas Parade + Tree Lighting

🗓 Saturday, December 6 | Parade at 6 PM • Tree Lighting at 7:45 PM
📍 Downtown Kingsport & Church Circle
One of the most beloved region-wide events — catch the glowing parade, then stay for the tree lighting and candle-light carols.
🔗 Kingsport Parade info
🔗 Tree lighting details

🏔 Mountain City “Christmas on Main”

🗓 Saturday, December 6 | All-Day Festival + Parade 5:30PM •  Tree Lighting at 6:45 PM
Enjoy a full day of holiday fun in the mountains: festival vendors, cookie walks, Santa visits, a parade, and tree lighting.
🔗 Full event info

🎄 Bristol Christmas Tree Village

🗓 November 21 – January 4
📍 Cumberland Square Park & Downtown Bristol
More than 20 decorated trees downtown make this a beautiful holiday stroll destination.
🔗 See details here

 

🏡 Celebrate the Season With Us

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