Time to make plans for the 2023 East Ridge Christmas Parade.

The City of East Ridge is currently planning our annual Christmas Parade which is scheduled to be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 6:30pm.  We invite area businesses, civic organizations, and churches to participate by entering a float.  Because this will be an evening parade all floats should have lights.  These floats will be judged, and trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. 

We request each float limit the number of walkers to five; additional participants may ride on the float.  The float does not have to be elaborate; you may decorate a small truck or vehicle as large as a flatbed truck/ trailer.

If the parade is postponed due to weather, the makeup date will be the following day, Sunday, November 19th, 2023, at 3:30pm.  If the weather is still an issue on the makeup date, the parade will then be canceled.

If you have any questions regarding the parade, please contact Shawnna Skiles at 423-260-9190 or email her at sskiles@eastridgetn.gov

To the side we have the 3 divisions of the parade.  Please fill out the packet and return by close of business on November3, 2023 to sskiles@eastridgetn.gov or mail to:

City Of East Ridge

Atten: Shawnna Skiles

323 Camp Jordan Park Way

East Ridge Tn 37412

East Ridge officials have announced that the city will host its third annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 28th, 2024.

Annual East Ridge Fall Festival 

Where: Camp Jordan Amphitheater

Fees:

15.00 for a 10x10 vendor or craft booth. 

25.00 for food trucks, you will get 3-10x10 spaces. 

501 c-3 or Church’s please send me an email at sskiles@eastridgetn.gov and I will send you a code to sign up for free.

When: Saturday September 28th  

Times: 10am-5pm

Admission: Free and Free Parking

Event details: Craft vendors, inflatables, games, food trucks and much more. This event is an outside event located at our Amphitheater here in Camp Jordan Park.  This area is a fenced in grass area for festivals.  Vendors supply their own tables, chairs, and tents.  Booth space is 10x10 area. We will take up to 3 of the same craft vendors and spread everyone out through the grounds.  Food trucks will get a 3- 10x10 spaces.

The City of East Ridge will host its Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 28th, 2024.  From 10am until 5pm. Camp Jordan Amphitheater (outdoor event) will be filled with live music, numerous arts and crafts vendors, a variety of delicious food trucks, tons of children’s activities in the Kid’s Zone, family yard games, and much more. 

Parking and admission to the family-friendly event along with the activities in the Kid’s Zone and family yard games are all free.  Top Golf has partnered with the city to provide participants of all age's multiple games of cornhole and giant Jenga.   Children will enjoy playing on the giant inflatables along with the activities of face painting, pumpkin painting, and kids tattoos – all for free. 

In addition to playing yard games and listening to great music, attendees can shop the many offerings of over 100 unique craft vendors and a variety of delicious food trucks.

Departments at East Ridge City Hall will get in on the action by setting up booths offering a variety of activities.  Included are the Parks and Recreation Department who will raffle a season pass.  The lucky winner will be able to participate free for a year on a city-sponsored sports team.  The Police Department will have “drunk goggles” that allow the user to feel the sensation – and danger – of driving drunk.  The Fire Department will have the Fire Simulator for the children to leave how to put fires out along with fire safety information at their booth. 

For additional information on the East Ridge Fall Festival, send an email to Sskiles@eastridgetn.gov or call 423-260-9190.  Information can also be found on the City of East Ridge Facebook page @CityofEastRidge-Government or at East Ridge Parks and Recreation Facebook page @EastRidgeParksAndRec.