Clarksville, TN – The 64th Annual Christmas Parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, will beld on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 in Downtown Clarksville. The parade begins at 5:00pm.
The parade route will begin on Eighth Street on the Austin Peay State University campus. From Eighth Street, the parade will progress to College Street and then to University Avenue.
From there the route is the same as years past, proceeding around Public Square, the Historic Courthouse, and back to Franklin Street. From Franklin Street, the route will turn onto Eighth Street and then return to the APSU Campus. A map of the route can be found at https://bit.ly/3G8m97H.
Parking meters on Public Square will be covered on Friday, December 1st, beginning at 4:00pm prohibiting cars from parking in those spaces.
Parking meters on Franklin Street from Public Square to Second Street will be covered on Saturday, December 2nd, beginning at 8:00am, prohibiting cars from parking in those spaces.
The following streets will be closed to non-parade traffic starting at 12:00pm on Saturday, and reopen when the parade ends around 7:00pm
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College Street and Eighth Street
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Farris Drive and Eighth Street
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Marion Street and Eighth Street
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Bailey Street and Eighth Street
The following streets will be open to parade traffic only starting at 12:30pm
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Drane Street and Marion Street
The following intersections will be closed at 4:00pm and reopen when the parade ends around 7:00pm
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College Street and Eighth Street
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College Street and Seventh Street
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College Street and University Avenue
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College Street and North Second Street
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Main Street and University Avenue
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Main Street and Fourth Street
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Main Street and Third Street
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North Spring Street and Main Street
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Commerce Street and First Street
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Commerce Street and Second Street
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Commerce Street and Third Street
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Franklin Street and Hiter Street
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Franklin Street and University Avenue
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Franklin Street and Seventh Street
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Franklin Street and Eighth Street
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Main Street and Eighth Street
The Clarksville Police Department will detour traffic to assist with congestion, but citizens traveling through the downtown area should prepare for delays.
The Lighted Christmas Parade is an event for local businesses, schools, and organizations to showcase their Christmas spirit by preparing a float or driving a fun vehicle decorated in holiday cheer. This year’s theme is “Holiday Songs.”
For more, contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/parade.
About the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of indoor/outdoor programs, facilities, nature activities and entertainment events for people living in Clarksville, Montgomery County and Fort Campbell. These free or reasonably priced, year-round experiences help residents enhance their health, wellness, and social engagement — resulting in a stronger, better community.
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of recreational facilities and activities for all ages, maintains more than 700 acres of parks and facilities, provides 22 park facilities that offer a variety of amenities, including playgrounds, picnic areas, walking trails and pavilions or picnic shelters and maintains three community centers with year-round programming for youth, adults and seniors, as well as four public swimming pools
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is located at 102 Public Square, Clarksville.
To learn more call 931.645.7476.
