# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Chattanooga, 2026

> We found six Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Chattanooga with 2026 dates: four parades and two tree lightings and lighting nights, two free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 6 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **East Ridge Christmas Parade** at Germantown Road to Tombras Avenue via Ringgold Road, East Ridge. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 6:30 p.m. Price: Not listed. If the weather is bad, the parade moves to Sunday, November 22 at 3:30 p.m. Official page: https://www.eastridgeparksandrec.com/page/show/7569462-east-ridge-parks-and-rec-hosted-events (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Christmas in Fort O** at Stable 41, Fort Oglethorpe. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: See page. Price: No tickets listed. Santa, the yearly parade down Lafayette Street and a Christmas market at Stable 41. Official page: https://www.letsgoforto.com/events (checked 2026-10-30)
- **MainStreet Cleveland Christmas Parade** at Inman St., Ocoee St. and Broad St., downtown Cleveland, Cleveland. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 6 p.m. Price: Free to watch. New this year is a shorter route of about 1.6 miles through downtown. The parade goes on rain or shine. Official page: https://msctn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026_Parade_Rules_Entry_2026B.pdf (checked 2026-10-31)
- **Red Bank Christmas Parade & Festival** at Red Bank, Red Bank. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: Festival 3–8 p.m.; parade at 6. Price: Not listed. The festival fills the afternoon, and the parade rolls once it’s dark. Official page: https://www.redbanktn.gov/262/Christmas-Parade-Festival (checked 2026-10-31)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Reindeer on the Riverfront** at Coolidge Park (new location for 2026), Chattanooga, TN. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 4–8 p.m.; Santa photos 4:30–7:30; reindeer 4–6:30; boat parade 7; fireworks 8. Price: Free. Free Santa pictures, live reindeer, lighted boat parade. Official page: https://www.rivercitycompany.com/reindeer-on-the-riverfront (checked 2026-10-18)
- **MAINx24** at Main Street, Southside, Southside. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: See the organizer’s page. Price: Not listed. A day-long Southside celebration with a parade on the first Saturday of December. Official page: https://www.mainx24.com/ (checked 2026-10-21)

## Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

- [East Ridge Christmas Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/chattanooga/events/east-ridge-christmas-parade-germantown-road-tombras-avenue/): next dates Nov 21, 2026
- [MAINx24](https://littlesweekly.com/chattanooga/events/mainx24-main-street/): next dates Dec 5, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Chattanooga in 2026?
East Ridge Christmas Parade: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 6:30 p.m. (East Ridge). Christmas in Fort O: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, See page (Fort Oglethorpe). MainStreet Cleveland Christmas Parade: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 6 p.m. (Cleveland). Red Bank Christmas Parade & Festival: Sat, Dec 12, 2026, Festival 3–8 p.m.; parade at 6 (Red Bank).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Chattanooga?
Reindeer on the Riverfront at Coolidge Park (new location for 2026): Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 4–8 p.m.; Santa photos 4:30–7:30; reindeer 4–6:30; boat parade 7; fireworks 8. MAINx24 at Main Street, Southside: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, See the organizer’s page.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Chattanooga free?
Two of the six we list are free to watch: Reindeer on the Riverfront and MainStreet Cleveland Christmas Parade. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: Christmas in Fort O, MAINx24 and Red Bank Christmas Parade & Festival. Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.

### How do you check these parades and tree lightings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).