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Press Release
Christmas in the City
Christmas in the City is Knoxville's most anticipated winter festival, with our city dressed for the holidays with lighted trees and decorations! There are dozens of events and activities offered throughout the season, guaranteed to bring holiday cheer!
Some of the Popular Holiday Events Include:
Christmas at Chilhowee
- Friday
- November 20, 2026
- 6 pm to 9 pm
- Chilhowee Park at 3301 E Magnolia Ave.
- More Information about Christmas at Chilhowee
Regal Celebration of Lights
- Friday
- November 27, 2026
- 5:15 pm to 9 pm
- Krutch Park Ext., Market Square, Market St.
- More Information about Regal Celebration of Lights
Knoxville's Holidays on Ice
- November 27, 2026, through January 3, 2027
- Market Square in Downtown Knoxville
- More Information about Knoxville's Holidays on Ice
WIVK Christmas Parade
- Friday
- December 4, 2026
- 7 pm
- Starts along Gay St. to Jackson Ave., finishing past Covenant Health Stadium
- Contact WIVK for more information
Tour de Lights
- Saturday
- December 12, 2026
- 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Bike Ride starting at 5:30 pm
- Mary Costa Plaza at Knoxville Coliseum
- More Information about the Tour de Lights
New Year's Eve at the Sunsphere
- Thursday
- December 31, 2026
- 9 pm to 12:15 am
- Festival Lawn at World's Fair Park
- More Information about New Year's Eve at the Sunsphere
Safety City Christmas
- Information coming soon!
- Follow Safety City on Facebook!
- More information about New Year's Eve at the Sunsphere