The Rocky Top Christmas Parade will be on Friday, December 1st at 7 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “Christmas in Toyland”. Participants are encouraged to decorate their floats in accordance with the theme. There is not a fee to participate in the parade but you MUST REGISTER ONLINE OR IN-PERSON.  The online registration is below. In person registration will start at 5:00 p.m. and end at 6:45 p.m.  

Everyone who participates in the parade must register and sign a release form. Please be aware that you will not be able to participate in the parade if you are not registered and have received a number. Numbers will need to be placed on the front or driver’s side of the vehicle.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

FLOATS AND GROUPS-Register or Check-In at Lake City Middle School

• EVERYONE participating on a float or in a group must complete a registration form and sign a release. Registering online (form is below) prior to December 1st would expedite the process.  However, if you plan on registering in person, feel free to click here for a form that can be completed prior December 1st.  Please send one person to check-in during registration. 
• ALL FLOATS and GROUPS must register or check-in at LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL.  Please do not park your float or set up a place to meet your group at any other location.  
• Please DO NOT LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE PARKED BEHIND THE SCHOOL while you participate in the parade. The gates will be locked when the last float leaves and you will not be able to pick up your car until Monday morning when school resumes. 
• If you are sponsoring a group or float, please designate a place and time for your group to meet at Lake City Middle School. The volunteers assisting with registration will not be responsible for watching children dropped off by their parents. The group sponsor is responsible for submitting all completed registration/release forms and ensuring that participants under 18 years old, have a completed form signed by the child’s guardian and ensuring that all participants are aware of the rules regarding the parade. If you are sponsoring a group or float, please encourage your participants to register online in advance by filling out the online form or printing and completing the PDF paper version.

• If you are driving a classic or antique car or an all-terrain vehicle in the parade, you will need to park and register/check-in at Rocky Top Dentistry located at 110 Industrial Park Road. Please back your car into one of the spaces provided while you are waiting for the parade to start.
• If you are riding an all-terrain vehicle in the parade you MUST be 16 years or older and have a valid Driver’s License, you MUST wear a helmet and you MUST show proof of Liability Insurance at Registration

HORSES-Anyone participating with a horse will register at Lake City Middle School. All horses must wear a horse diaper or you will not be eligible to participate in the parade.

YOU SHOULD ALSO KNOW 

• Emergency vehicles will line up on Industrial Park Road. Industrial Park Road to Hustler Boat Lane will be closed at 5 p.m. until all parade participants leave the area.
• Prizes and Awards will be given out at the City Council Meeting on Dec. 15th at 5:30 p.m. for  the following:
  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the Floats
  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for the Cars/ Trucks 
  • 1st and 2nd place in the Group 
  • 1st place in the Tractor 
  • 1st place ATV/UTV 
• Santa Clause has been contacted and he plans to attend the parade.  He would appreciate it if no one else dresses up like him so that the children won’t be confused.  
• If you have any questions, you can call 865-4269595 or email RockyTopChamber@gmail.com.