CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – City Councilwoman Wanda Smith flipped the switch to turn on the Christmas on the Cumberland display of over 1 million lights Saturday night.

The free lights display will be on with the Riverwalk from Nov. 18 through Jan. 2, open from 5-10 p.m. on Sunday-Thursday and 5-11 p.m. on Friday-Saturday. Lights may be off during rain and extreme weather.

Ahead of the lighting ceremony, Christkindle Market was open. This was Clarksville’s new, German-inspired, open-air craft market with food, drinks and artisan vendors selling holiday handmade items.

Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
CAST & Crowns Performing Arts Center performs at the Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Natalie’s Dance Network performs at the Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Clarksville City Council person Wanda Smith at the Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Clarksville City Council person Wanda Smith and family at the Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Clarksville City Council person Wanda Smith and family at the Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Clarksville City Council person Wanda Smith and family at the Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Clarksville City Council person Wanda Smith and family at the Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Emcee Lee Erwin at the Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Christmas on the Cumberland Lighting at McGregor Park on Nov 18, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)

 

For more events like this, check out the Holiday Fun Guide or the Clarksville Events calendar.

Video by Wesley Irvin