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Oak Ridge Chamber’s Christmas Parade is Saturday, Dec. 11

Posted at 11:30 am November 2, 2021
By Kathy Gillenwaters Leave a Comment

Santa plans to participate in the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade. This year’s traditional parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, beginning at 6 p.m. (Photo credit: Ray Smith.)

 

The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce will have its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 11.

This year’s theme is “The 12 Days of Christmas.”

The sponsor of this year’s parade is The Cowperwood Company.

There is no cost to participate.

The Chamber will be accepting parade entries online through Tuesday, December 7. You can register by visiting the Chamber’s website: www.oakridgechamber.org. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Front Page News, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: 12 Days of Christmas, Christmas parade, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce

Christmas Parade will be reverse parade

Posted at 5:44 pm October 26, 2020
By Kathy Gillenwaters Leave a Comment

A float is pictured above in the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. (File photo by Eli Welton)

The Oak Ridge Christmas Parade will be a reverse parade this year because of concerns about COVID-19. That means the floats will be stationary and spectators will drive the parade route.

In normal years, the spectators are stationary, and the floats are driven down Oak Ridge Turnpike.

This year, floats will line the northbound lanes of Lafayette Drive (heading toward Oak Ridge Turnpike), and spectators will drive down the southbound lanes (heading toward Illinois Avenue) to enjoy the festivities from the safety and comfort of their own cars, a press release said.

The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the parade, announced the change on Monday. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, COVID-19, Front Page News, Health, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: Christmas parade, COVID-19, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, reverse parade

Close to 100 entries registered for Christmas Parade on Saturday

Posted at 6:00 am December 11, 2019
By Kathy Gillenwaters Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade is pictured above on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. (File photo by Eli Welton)

 

Almost 100 organizations and individuals have already registered to be a part of the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 14.

This year’s theme is “Christmas Around the World,” and it wil provide spectators with plenty of music, lights, and beautiful floats, a press release said.

The first official entry of the parade is always a crowd favorite: the award-winning Oak Ridge High School Marching Band. Other entries will include skaters, adoptable animals, antique and classic vehicles, dancers, and much more, the press release said.

All of these entries help lead the way for the arrival of Santa Claus. Santa will be helped along his way by the Oak Ridge Fire Department, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: Christmas parade, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Oak Ridge Utility District, The Cowperwood Company

Oak Ridge Chamber’s Christmas Parade will be Saturday, Dec. 14

Posted at 10:04 am November 5, 2019
By Kathy Gillenwaters Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge High School Softball team prepares for the 2018 Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. This year’s parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (Submitted photo)

 

The annual Christmas Parade organized by the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce will be Saturday, December 14.

This year’s theme is “Christmas Around the World.” The parade promises to provide spectators with plenty of music, lights, and beautiful floats, a press release said.

The sponsor of this year’s parade is The Cowperwood Company. There is no cost to participate.

The Chamber will be accepting entries online through Monday, December 9. Register by visiting the Chamber’s website at www.oakridgechamber.org. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Front Page News, Top Stories Tagged With: Christmas Around the World, Christmas parade, Greta Ownby, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce

Oak Ridge Chamber’s Christmas Parade award winners announced

Posted at 10:56 am December 27, 2017
By Kathy Gillenwaters Leave a Comment

The Southern Alliance Dance Company (SADC), winner of the Director's Award, clogged a Christmas routine on the parade route. (Photo courtesy Ray Smith)

The Southern Alliance Dance Company (SADC), winner of the Director’s Award, clogged a Christmas routine on the parade route in the 2017 Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. (Photo courtesy Ray Smith)

 

A cold, snowy night seemed a fitting way to celebrate one of Oak Ridge’s favorite tradition—the Oak Ridge Christmas Parade. Approximately 120 entries participated in the parade. This year’s parade theme was “A Toyland Christmas” and was a part of the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Oak Ridge.

Judges awarded seven awards following the parade: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Front Page News, Oak Ridge Tagged With: Christmas parade, Christmas Parade award winners, Greta Ownby, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, Oak Ridge Christmas Parade, Oak Ridge Electric Department, Oak Ridge High School First Robotics Team, Parker Hardy, Ray Smith, Robertsville Middle School Cheerleaders, Southern Alliance Dance Company, University of Tennessee Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center

Oak Ridge Chamber’s Christmas Parade is Saturday

Posted at 11:08 am December 8, 2017
By Kathy Gillenwaters Leave a Comment

Last year's Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce's annual Christmas Parade was Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. (File photo by Eli Welton)

Last year’s Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade was Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. (File photo by Eli Welton)

 

More than 100 entries have registered to participate in the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade. The parade will take place on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 6 p.m. Line-up for those participating will begin at 4 p.m. at Corporate Center on the corner of Lafayette and Laboratory Roads.

This year’s theme is “A Toyland Christmas: Past 75 Years/Future 75 Years,” and the parade promises to provide spectators with plenty of music, lights, and beautiful floats, a press release said. The parade will be a part of Oak Ridge’s 75th Anniversary Celebration. Sponsor of this year’s parade is The Cowperwood Company.

For those who wish to watch the parade, the route begins at Corporate Center, on the corner of Lafayette and Laboratory Road. From there, the parade will travel down Lafayette to the Oak Ridge Turnpike. It will continue west on the Turnpike to Oak Ridge High School. The judge’s stand will be located in front of the Chamber. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Community, Oak Ridge, Slider Tagged With: 75th anniversary, Christmas parade, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Oak Ridge Christmas Parade

Clinton Christmas Parade is Saturday, Dec. 9

Posted at 4:00 pm November 3, 2017
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Ridgedale Baptist Church in Clinton Christmas Parade

Ridgedale Baptist Church placed second in the Christmas Parade in Clinton with a float featuring a large ark on Dec. 1, 2012. (File photo)

 

Clinton’s traditional Christmas Parade of bands, floats, and many other processional entries will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 9. This year’s theme is “Christmas From the Heart.”

Businesses, churches, schools, and other marching groups are encouraged to register and participate in the parade, a press release said. There is no parade entry fee. The deadline to register is Monday, December 4, at 4:30 p.m. There will be no late entries, the press release said.

Entry forms must be picked up at the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce office at 245 North Main Street, Suite 200, in Clinton, or you can call the Chamber at (865) 457-2559 to have a form emailed to you. No registrations will be accepted by fax this year, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Business, Clinton, Community Tagged With: Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Christmas parade, Clinton

Reminder: Clinton Christmas Parade tonight

Posted at 3:52 pm December 17, 2016
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Clinton Christmas Parade First Place

A float by Second Baptist Church featuring a large sleigh and reindeer won first place in the Dec. 1, 2012, Christmas parade in Clinton. (File photo courtesy of Janet Hawkins)

 

Reminder: Clinton’s traditional Christmas Parade of bands, floats, and other processional entries will begin at 6 p.m. today (Saturday, December 17).  This year’s theme is “Once Upon A Christmas.”

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Christmas parade, Clinton

Photos: Oak Ridge Chamber’s Christmas Parade

Posted at 2:39 pm December 11, 2016
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce's annual Christmas Parade was Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. (Photo by Eli Welton)

The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade was Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. (Photo by Eli Welton)

 

The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade was Saturday. Here are photos by Eli Welton. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Community, Front Page News, Oak Ridge, Slider Tagged With: Christmas parade, Eli Welton, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce

Clinton Christmas Parade is Dec. 17

Posted at 7:09 pm November 13, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Clinton Christmas Parade First Place

A float by Second Baptist Church featuring a large sleigh and reindeer won first place in the Dec. 1, 2012, Christmas parade in Clinton. (File photo courtesy of Janet Hawkins)

 

Deadline to register is Dec. 12 

Clinton’s traditional Christmas Parade of bands, floats, and many other processional entries will begin at 6 p.m. December 17, a press release said. This year’s theme is “Once Upon A Christmas.”

Businesses, churches, schools, and other marching groups are encouraged to register and participate in the parade. There is no parade entry fee this year. The deadline to register is 4:30 p.m. Monday, December 12. There will be no late entries, the press release said.

Entry forms may be picked up at the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce office located at 245 North Main Street, Suite 200, in Clinton. You can also receive a form by mail, fax, or email by calling the Chamber at (865) 457-2559. You may also obtain a registration form and instructions at www.andersoncountychamber.org. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Business, Community, Front Page News Tagged With: Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Christmas parade, Clinton Christmas Parade

Oak Ridge Chamber’s Christmas Parade will be Dec. 10

Posted at 2:08 pm November 1, 2016
By Kathy Gillenwaters Leave a Comment

The Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge float in the 2015 Oak Ridge Christmas Parade. This year's parade will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016. The theme is "Jingle All the Way." (Photo by Ray Smith)

The Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge float in the 2015 Oak Ridge Christmas Parade. This year’s parade will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016. The theme is “Jingle All the Way.” (Photo by Ray Smith)

 

The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 10.

This year’s theme is “Jingle All the Way,” and it promises to provide spectators with plenty of music, lights, and beautiful floats, a press release said. More than 50 businesses and community organizations have already registered their entries for the parade.

The sponsor of this year’s parade is The Cowperwood Company. There is no cost to participate.

The Chamber will be accepting entries online through Monday, December 5. Register by visiting the Chamber’s website at www.oakridgechamber.org. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Community, Front Page News, Oak Ridge, Slider Tagged With: Christmas parade, Cowperwood Company, Greta Ownby, Jingle All the Way, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce

Reminder: Oak Ridge Christmas Parade is today

Posted at 12:34 pm December 12, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge Christmas Parade Train

A float at the Oak Ridge Christmas Parade is pictured above. (Photo by D. Ray Smith)

 

Reminder: The annual Christmas Parade organized by the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce is today (Saturday, December 12). This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland,” and it promises to provide spectators with plenty of music, lights, and beautiful floats, a press release said.

The parade will start at 6 p.m. December 12, and it will begin at Corporate Center, on the corner of Lafayette and Laboratory Road. From there, the parade will travel down Lafayette to the Oak Ridge Turnpike. It will continue west on the Turnpike to Oak Ridge High School. The judge’s stand will be located in front of the Chamber.

See previous story here.

Filed Under: Business, Community, Community, Meetings and Events, Oak Ridge, Slider Tagged With: Christmas parade, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Winter Wonderland

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