Johnson City announces Christmas parade

The 2023 “Christmas in Toyland” Johnson City Christmas Parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 2 at 10:30 a.m. The parade is powered by the Blue Plum Organization. Groups and individuals are encouraged to create floats to be a part of the parade. First, second and third place prizes will be presented as part of the “Best Float” competition. The parade steps off at East Tennessee State University and travels through downtown, and concludes in the Old Burley Lot at the corner of Legion and East State of Franklin. Registration opens Oct. 2 and closes Nov. 20.