CHRISTMAS ON THE CUMBERLAND

Christmas on the Cumberland
McGregor Park Riverwalk
Clarksville, TN 37040
648-6129 or 648-6124

November 24, 2009-January 1, 2010

The McGregor Park Riverwalk will once again come alive with the Christmas spirit for the 11th annual Christmas on the Cumberland.  Christmas on the Cumberland has been named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society for the 2nd consecutive year.  This year’s Christmas on the Cumberland theme is “The 12 Days of Christmas”.  Come experience over 1 million twinkling lights, beautiful Christmas trees, visits from Santa and several other sights and sounds of the Christmas season right here in Clarksville.

The lighting of the 11th annual Christmas on the Cumberland will be November 24 at 6:30 pm.  The display will be open Sunday through Thursday, 5-10 pm and Friday through Saturday, 5-11 pm November 24 through January 1, 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates and times?
Lighting Ceremony: November 24, 2009
The event hours are Sunday-Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. November 25, 2009-January 1, 2010.

Do you charge admission?
There is no admission charge to view the lights at Christmas on the Cumberland.

How long is the display?
Christmas on the Cumberland stretches over seven-tenths of a mile along the McGregor Park RiverWalk.

Can I bring my pets?
Yes, you may bring your pets to walk through the park during the lighting display; however we do ask pet owners to clean up after their pets. Pets are not allowed in the stage/audience areas during the lighting ceremony or during public performances. 

Do you offer concessions?
Vendors are contracted to sell concessions on weekends during event hours.

Do you offer wheelchairs or strollers?
We do offer a limited number of manual wheelchairs for visitors with special needs, free of charge courtesy of Warren’s Apothecary.  We do not offer stroller rentals.

I'm traveling from out of town. Where is McGregor Park?
The McGregor Park RiverWalk is located at 640 N. Riverside Drive (US 41-A).

The park is approximately 7.5 miles from I-24 at Exit 4. It is 43 miles from Nashville via I-24 West; 25-5 miles from Hopkinsville, KY via I-24 East. For further directions visit Google Maps.

How can I find out more?
For more information about Christmas on the Cumberland, please call 645-7476