Join us in Ringgold for our annual Downhome Christmas celebration! Kick off the holiday season with a weekend full of classic Christmas traditions. Bundle up and get downtown for a weekend of festivities, including the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Christmas Parade, pictures with Santa, caroling, Christmas shopping, and more!
Watch as one of Santa’s elves uses a bit of their Christmas Magic to bring our tree to life with a spectacular display of lights! This tradition kicks off our Downhome Christmas celebration and brings holiday cheer to all. The magnificent tree will be displayed in the heart of Downtown Ringgold at Citizen’s Park, the triangle, on December 6th at 6 pm.
As the Tree is lit, the Downhome Christmas Parade will begin making its way downtown. Keep an eye out for Santa as he leads the parade through the streets of Ringgold! Come as early as 4:00 p.m. to find the perfect spot, and as soon as the Tree is shining bright with Christmas lights, the parade will be spreading a little holiday happiness to all. The Downhome Christmas Parade will be on December 6th, at approximately 6 pm.
If you would like to be a part of the Downh0me Christmas Parade, please fill out the application below.
2024 parade applications are now closed.
Walk through our tree festival and discover a winter wonderland full of magic and joy. Stroll through the new community area behind City Hall to see a forest of trees, each uniquely decorated by local businesses and community organizations. The Festival of Trees will be on display for the entire month of December. To participate in the Festival, see the graphic below.
Ringgold’s Classic Christmas offerings don’t stop with the tree lighting and parade! Dress in your Christmas best and stop by the Depot to take a picture with Santa Claus, or listen to some live musical performances of your favorite holiday songs. . Need that perfect gift? Shop extended hours at our downtown businesses and take care of your Christmas list. Wreath and cookie decorating will get you in the Christmas spirit, and our food trucks, s’mores, and hot cocoa will surely satisfy your tastebuds as you partake in all of Ringgold’s festivities. 2024 schedule coming soon!
