# Donelson Hermitage Christmas Parade & Community Celebration > Event for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Sun, Dec 6 · 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM - Where: Donelson Plaza & Lebanon Pike, 2710 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214 - Ages: All ages (Free community parade) - Price: Free admission - Organizer: Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce - Official page: https://www.donelsonhermitagechamber.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/donelson-hermitage-christmas-parade-and-community-celebration--listing-32581f6a7b46b1909f79a464 ## About The Donelson Hermitage Christmas Parade has celebrated East Davidson County community spirit for more than three decades along historic Lebanon Pike. Tens of thousands of spectators line the sidewalks from Donelson Plaza through the heart of the town center to watch over 100 colorful parade units roll past. The parade features decorated floats created by local scout troops and youth sports teams, antique hot rods, costumed holiday characters, horseback riding groups, and vibrant high school marching bands playing festive carols. The grand finale features Santa Claus perched high atop a sparkling fire ladder truck, spreading cheer and signaling the official start of the neighborhood holiday shopping and festival season. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide, paved concrete sidewalks along Lebanon Pike and the Donelson Plaza parking area allow easy pushing of strollers and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restroom facilities and baby changing stations are open to families inside Donelson Plaza shopping center and adjacent library. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages, with toddlers and elementary-age kids especially thrilled to collect candy and high-five mascot characters. • Sensory Tips: Marching band drumlines and emergency vehicle sirens create loud bursts; families seeking a quieter viewing spot can settle along the eastern residential end of the parade route. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Smyrna Christmas Parade](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/smyrna-christmas-parade--listing-60de452aec1aacb3b3ad3a89) — Sun, Dec 6 · 2:00 PM · Lowry Street, Smyrna · Free · checked Oct 27. 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