CLARKSVILLE

Christmas on the Cumberland opens with more than 2 million lights

Leaf Chronicle

The City of Clarksville kicked off its annual Christmas on the Cumberland Tuesday, Nov. 20, with hot chocolate and caroling, dance team performances, over 2 million holiday lights, and the arrival of Santa Claus.

The City of Clarksville kicked off its annual Christmas on the Cumberland Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, with over 2 million lights in the display.

Mayor Kim McMillan normally flips the switch for the ceremonial lighting, but she declined to attend the event this year, handing the duty over to mayor pro tem Councilwoman Valerie Guzman. McMillan lost the Nov. 6 mayoral election to Joe Pitts, who takes office Jan. 1.

There were performances by the Rossview High School Choir, Acro Dance Express, Natalie’s Dance Network and CAST & Crowns Performing Arts Studio.

Mayor mayor pro tem Councilwoman Valerie Guzman and Santa Claus flip the switch as the City of Clarksville kicked off its annual Christmas on the Cumberland Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, with over 2 million lights in the display.

Christmas on the Cumberland, a free, lighted, walk-through event, will be open nightly from 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 5-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Jan. 1.

Family-friendly activities will take place from 6-8 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 8 and 15. This year’s free activities include holiday crafts and performances by local school and church choirs and dance groups.