La Vergne’s Parade of Lights - Mark your calendars! La Vergne is set to dazzle residents and visitors alike with its 14th Annual Parade of Lights and the accompanying Winter Festival... That was La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole. Again, the Parade of Lights will be on Saturday, December 7, 2024. This year’s theme, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” pays homage to the season of togetherness and gratitude.
The parade begins at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall and travels along Murfreesboro Road, ending at Veterans Memorial Park. Participants will light up the night with illuminated floats, vehicles, and signs. La Vergne Police Officers Ashley Boleyjack and Gregory Kern, both survivors of a 2023 officer-involved shooting, will serve as the parade’s grand marshals, a heartfelt choice reflecting resilience and community support.
While the parade’s glittering floats will delight spectators, safety comes first: candy and handouts will not be distributed along the route.
Winter Festival Highlights - The festivities start earlier in the day with the Winter Festival from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. This family-friendly event features:
- Tree Lighting Ceremony & Fireworks Show: The tree lighting will bring the holiday spirit to life right after the parade.
- Santa and Mrs. Claus: From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., children can snap photos and share their Christmas wishes with the iconic duo.
- Vendors and Treats: Enjoy a variety of festive snacks, music, and hot cocoa.
- SnowRink Fun: The much-loved SnowRink will be open for free ice skating during the festival. Skaters can enjoy one hour of ice time on a first-come, first-served basis, with free skate rentals available.
For more information about the Winter Festival, including vendor registration, visit La Vergne Winter Festival or call the Parks Department at 615-793-3224.
SnowRink Schedule - Can’t make it to the Winter Festival? The SnowRink will be open for ice skating... You can ice skate from December 6 to January 3 with specific hours across various days. Some of the days include:
- Friday, Dec 6: 4pm - 8pm
- Saturday, Dec 7: 3pm - 8pm
- Sunday, Dec 8: 10am - 4pm
- Saturday, Dec 14: 10am - 4pm
- Sunday, Dec 15: 10am - 4pm
- Friday, Dec 20: 4pm - 8pm
- Saturday, Dec 21: 10am - 4pm
- Sunday, Dec 22: 10am - 3pm
- Special Needs Skate: 3pm - 4pm
- Thursday, January 2: 11am - 2pm
- Friday, January 3: 11am - 2pm
- Please note the snow rink will not be open Friday, December 13
Special accommodations for special needs skating are available on Sunday, December 22, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m..
Join the Parade - If you’re interested in participating in the Parade of Lights, registration is free! Please visit https://www.lavergnetn.gov/643/Winter-Festival for more information about the festival and a link to vendor registration. You can call the Parks department at 615-793-3224 with any questions. This is your chance to be part of a cherished local tradition.
