The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the theme “A Season of Giving.” The lighting of the Christmas tree will be held prior to the start of the parade at 5:15 p.m. in front of Jackson City Hall located at 101 E. Main St.

In accordance with this year’s “A Season of Giving” theme, we encourage the community to drop off canned food and non-perishable items at City Hall, Westwood Community Center (3 Westwood Gardens Drive), T. R. White Sportsplex (304 N. Hays Ave.).

Our grand marshal for this year’s parade will be United Way President Matthew Marshall. He was formerly Executive Director and Head of School at Hands Up! Preschool, a non-profit Early Childhood Education program in Jackson, TN. Before that, he spent eight years in Higher Education at his alma mater, Union University.

Registration for individuals, organizations, and floats remains open until November 27. To register, visit https://www.jacksontn.gov/government/communications and select the “Parade Float Registration” button.