Cocke County Partnership Announces Date For Christmas Parade

One week from tomorrow is Halloween, but did you realize that nine weeks from today is Christmas. The Cocke County Partnership is getting ready for the return of the Jolly Old Elf himself as plans for the annual Newport Christmas Parade are underway. Lynn Ramsey of the Cocke County Partnership says this year’s theme is “Christmas In Candyland”. This year’s parade will take place on Friday, December 6 at 6:30pm. The parade will take the traditional route of starting at Debbie’s Drive-In, then travel through downtown Newport, turn onto Lincoln Avenue, and then end at Lincoln Avenue Church.

Applications to participate in the parade are now available online at https://newportcockecountychamber.com/events/christmas-parade/

You can also pick up an application at the Chamber office at 115 Mulberry Street in Newport. Entry fees are $10 for a float and $5 for marchers, vehicles or horses. Deadline for entries is November 29. Full details and information is available online.