Deck the Hulls Christmas Boat Parade

Hendersonville, TN · Quirky

When: December 5, 2026
Where: Old Hickory Lake, Sanders Ferry Park · Hendersonville · TN
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet

Deck the Hulls is a nighttime parade of Christmas light decorated boats that cruises Old Hickory Lake from Drakes Creek past Mallard Point Park to Sanders Ferry Park. Boats are judged on originality, theme and creativity while spectators watch from both parks and warm up with food vendors. The parade has run since 2001.

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Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festivalsame spot
Clans, pipe bands and heavy athletics competitors gather on the shore of Old Hickory Lake each September for caber tossing, Highland dancing and whisky tastings.
Deck the Hulls Christmas Boat Paradesame spot
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