• Johnson City Christmas Parade 2026

    Downtown Johnson City 300 E. Main St, Johnson City, Tennessee

    We'll be fine and dandy... because it's time to start thinking about parade season! 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!

  • Johnson City SantaCon Pub Crawl

    Downtown Johnson City 300 E. Main St, Johnson City, Tennessee

    HO HO HOLY CHRISTMAS! SANTA IS COMING TO DOWNTOWN JOHNSON CITY! And he's bringing a whole sleigh full of Santas, elves, reindeer, Grinches, Christmas trees, and probably a few questionable decisions (the fun kind, hopefully). But first... WHAT THE HECK IS SANTACON?SantaCon is an annual worldwide celebration where people dress up as Santa Claus and other Christmas characters and gather for a festive, slightly ridiculous, holiday-themed pub crawl. Its roots go back to 1974 in Denmark, where it began as a protest against holiday consumerism. The first American SantaCon took place in San Francisco in 1994, organized by the Cacophony Society. Since then, this quirky counterculture tradition has grown into an international phenomenon, with events in more than 300 cities...

  • Jingle 5K

    Downtown Johnson City 300 E. Main St, Johnson City, Tennessee

    A little movement.A lot of merry.Let’s put a little jingle in your December. The Goose Chase’s 2026 Jingle 5K, presented by Brightspeed Fiber, brings a festive spirit to every stride.Whether you’re here to run or take a cheerful walk, there’s room for your pace. Meet us on Thursday, December 10, 2026 for a joyful way to celebrate the season. Cross the finish line and take home a festive finisher ornament—a little keepsake of your merry miles!