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Donelson-Hermitage Christmas Parade
Nashville, TN · Holiday
- When
- December 5, 2026
- Where
- Elm Hill Pike / Donelson Pike · Nashville · TN
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
One of the longest-running neighborhood Christmas parades in the metro, organized by the Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce since the 1980s. The 2025 edition marked its 40th year with a theme honoring the Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary.
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One of the longest-running neighborhood Christmas parades in the metro, organized by the Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce since the 1980s.
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