Celebrate the holiday season with Christmas parades throughout the Tennessee Overhill.

Communities across McMinn, Monroe, and Polk counties will welcome the season with local Christmas parades, tree lightings, and holiday celebrations. From longtime community traditions to small-town gatherings, these events offer opportunities to experience Christmas in the towns and communities of the Overhill.

This extended event listing brings together the main Christmas parades taking place throughout the region. Parade dates, times, and locations vary by community, so check the individual listings below when planning your visit.

Whether you are spending the evening in Athens, Etowah, Madisonville, Tellico Plains, Sweetwater, Benton, or one of the Overhill’s smaller communities, you will find plenty of opportunities to celebrate the season locally.

Dates and times are gathered from available community and organizer information and may be subject to change. We recommend confirming event details with the individual community or event organizer before attending.