Main Street Elizabethton announces Christmas parade details

Published 12:37 pm Thursday, August 27, 2020

CONTRIBUTED BY ELIZABETHTON MAINSTREET

ELIZABETHTON – Main Street Elizabethton is excited to host the annual Elizabethton Christmas Parade in Downtown Elizabethton on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at 6 PM.

The theme of this year’s parade is “Christmas Village”. Main Street will honor healthcare workers as the Grand Marshals.

Courtney Washburn, Main Street Director, states that “It takes a village to make a strong community, so we are excited to honor those who have worked so hard to make our village safe and healthy during these difficult times.”

Participants are encouraged to decorate floats to highlight and support our village on the front lines, such as essential workers, teachers, and medical professionals.

“Christmas Village” will focus on spreading the love of a community coming together to work through these trying times.

Entry applications are available on the Downtown Elizabethton Facebook page at facebook.com/downtownelizabethton or by contacting Main Street at (423) 213-0090. The deadline to apply is November 25.

All are encouraged to come out and enjoy an evening filled with lights, laughter, and joy as Main Street Elizabethton celebrates the Christmas season.

Main Street will provide additional updates as needed, which can be found on the Facebook page listed above and through local media outlets.

Main Street Elizabethton’s mission is to look towards the future with the goal to preserve our culture and heritage while striving the revitalize the hub and heart of our downtown.

For more information on how to get involved with Main Street Elizabethton, contact Main Street Director, Courtney Washburn, at (423) 213-0090 or cwashburn@cityofelizabethton.org.