Newport Christmas Parade – Volunteer with Us!
The Cocke County Partnership is proud to host the 2025 Newport Christmas Parade on Friday, December 5th, starting at 6:30 p.m.! This beloved hometown tradition draws more than 10,000 spectators to Downtown Newport each year for a magical evening filled with lighted floats, marching bands, tractors, horses, and of course—Santa Claus!
The parade kicks off at Debbie’s Drive-In and travels through the heart of downtown before wrapping up at Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church. You’ll see floats beautifully decorated by local businesses, schools, and community groups—all spreading that small-town Christmas cheer we love so much.
We need your help to make it happen!
Volunteers are a huge part of what makes this event successful. We’re looking for friendly helpers to:
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Assist with float line-up and staging
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Help keep the parade route organized and moving
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Serve as judges for entries
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And more behind-the-scenes roles that make the magic happen!
If you love the holidays, community spirit, and festive fun, we’d love to have you on our volunteer team. Come be part of one of Newport’s favorite traditions!
