And this year, we’re putting a little Dolly in your Christmas with our 2026 Johnson City Christmas Parade theme: Holly Dolly Christmas!

This year’s parade will honor the life, legacy, and unmistakable Christmas spirit of the late Dolly Parton, a true Tennessee icon who reminded us all to dream big, love bigger, and always make room for a little sparkle.

So pull out the rhinestones, the big hair, all the Dolly magic you can find, and get ready for parade applications to open on October 1 at 10 a.m.

And mark your calendar for Sat., Dec. 5 at 10:30am for the parade!