Clarksville to Launch Holiday Season with Drone Show

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn,- Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at McGregor Park on November 23, with a day filled with festive activities, local shopping, and a breathtaking Christmas-themed drone show.

The festivities will feature the second annual Holiday Market, the official grand opening of Christmas on the Cumberland, and the debut of a high-tech drone show illuminating the night sky with holiday images.

Holiday Market at McGregor Park

Kicking off at 2 p.m., the Holiday Market will bring the season to life with local artisans and small businesses offering handcrafted gifts, holiday decorations, and a range of global cuisines. This market showcases Clarksville's diverse community through food, music, and cultural traditions. The market will be open until 8 p.m., giving attendees plenty of time to explore, shop, and enjoy the holiday spirit.

Christmas on the Cumberland - Grand Opening Ceremony

At 5 p.m., Clarksville's most beloved holiday tradition, Christmas on the Cumberland, officially opens with the traditional ceremony including live entertainment from Natalie's Dance Network and CAST and Crowns, as well as caroling from the Clarksville School of Fine Arts.

Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts will flip the switch and turn on over one million lights at 6 p.m., illuminating McGregor Park and the Cumberland Riverwalk. The stunning light display will be free and open nightly from November 23, 2024, through January 2, 2025, with hours from 5-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and extended hours until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Holiday Drone Show by Firefly Drone Shows

New this year, Clarksville Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce an addition to the holiday festivities - a Christmas-themed drone show. Starting at approximately 6 p.m., Firefly Drone Shows will deliver a 15-minute performance featuring 200 drones synchronized to create holiday images in the night sky, including a Christmas tree, Santa, and even a tribute to Clarksville landmarks. Spanning 600 feet wide and reaching up to 300 feet in height, the drone show will be visible from miles away and will be accompanied by holiday music from 5 Star Media's Rewind 94.3.

Join us on November 23 to celebrate the spirit of the season with Clarksville Parks and Recreation at McGregor Park. The Holiday Market, Grand Opening Ceremony, and spectacular drone show promise to make this a holiday kickoff you won't want to miss!

For more information, visit ClarksvilleParksRec.com.