Christmas Parades and Tree Lightings Near Murfreesboro (2026)
This list includes six 2026 holiday parades and community tree lightings in Rutherford County, based on dates published by municipalities or the organizing group. Event admission and hours are included only where the cited organizer information states them.
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| Event | Where | Date | Starts | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro Christmas Parade | Murfreesboro | Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026 | 2 p.m. | See website |
| Smyrna Christmas Parade | Smyrna | Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 2:00 pm | See website |
| Smyrna Christmas Tree Lighting | Smyrna | Tu, November 24, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | See website |
| Eagleville Ornament Ceremony and Tree Lighting | Eagleville | November 29, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. | See website |
| Eagleville Christmas Parade | Eagleville | December 12, 2026 | 5:00 pm | See website |
| La Vergne Spirit of Christmas Parade | La Vergne | Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 3 p.m. | See website |
Every event, in detail
Murfreesboro Christmas Parade
2140 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
- Christmas parade
- Date
- Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
- Starts
- 2 p.m.
- Good for
- Families
The City of Murfreesboro’s Christmas parade is scheduled to start at Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Main Street and proceed to Walnut Street, one block past the Public Square. The city directs visitors to its event page for 2026 parade information.
Details from murfreesborotn.gov, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Smyrna Christmas Parade
Town of Smyrna, 315 S. Lowry Street, Smyrna, TN 37167
- Christmas parade
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Starts
- 2:00 pm
- Good for
- Families
The Town of Smyrna lists its Christmas parade on Lowry Street. The town’s 2026 annual events listing gives the date and start time.
Details from files.townofsmyrna.org, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Smyrna Christmas Tree Lighting
Town of Smyrna, 315 S. Lowry Street, Smyrna, TN 37167
- Tree lighting
- Date
- Tu, November 24, 2026
- Starts
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Good for
- Families
Smyrna’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting is listed at the Depot District. The town’s event listing gives the 2026 date and hours.
Details from files.townofsmyrna.org, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Eagleville Ornament Ceremony and Tree Lighting
108 S. Main Street, Eagleville, TN 37060
- Ornament ceremony
- Tree lighting
- Date
- November 29, 2026
- Starts
- 4:30 p.m.
- Good for
- Families
Eagleville’s ornament ceremony and tree lighting is scheduled for the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The city says the ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m.
Details from eaglevilletn.com, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Eagleville Christmas Parade
108 S. Main Street, Eagleville, TN 37060
- Christmas parade
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Starts
- 5:00 pm
- Good for
- Families
The City of Eagleville lists its 2026 Christmas parade for December 12. The city’s event information gives a 5 p.m. start time.
Details from eaglevilletn.com, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
La Vergne Spirit of Christmas Parade
5093 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne, TN 37086
- Christmas parade
- Tree lighting
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Starts
- 3 p.m.
- Good for
- Families
La Vergne’s Spirit of Christmas Parade starts at City Hall and ends at Veterans Memorial Park, where the city says a tree lighting and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus will follow. The city parade page lists a 3 p.m. start.
Details from lavergnetn.gov, checked Nov 1. Plans change; confirm before you go.
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When are Christmas parades and tree lightings near Murfreesboro open this year?
Murfreesboro Christmas Parade: Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026. Smyrna Christmas Parade: Sunday, December 6, 2026. Smyrna Christmas Tree Lighting: Tu, November 24, 2026. Eagleville Ornament Ceremony and Tree Lighting: November 29, 2026.
Every date, hour and price on this page comes from the parade or lighting's own website or social page, and we re-check the list every week until Christmas. Run a parade or lighting in Murfreesboro, TN that should be here? Tell us.
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