Presented by Visit Knoxville and Bike Walk Knoxville
Prepare to immerse yourself in holiday joy with this fantastic, free, and family-friendly holiday event at Mary Costa Plaza surrounding the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. This year’s event features a festive atmosphere with the Holiday Market & Expo, delicious food vendors, a Costume Contest, and a kids area featuring a special guest appearance by Santa in the Peppermint Village!
For 2024, all registrations are combined in one place for convenience. However, if you plan to participate in both the Tour de Lights Ride and the Costume Contest, you’ll need to register separately for each event on this page.
Join us on December 14, 2024 from 3:30pm – 7:30pm at Mary Costa Plaza! #TDLknox!
We encourage everyone to decorate themselves and their bikes to spread the festive spirit, as Tour de Lights brings together neighborhoods, local businesses, and the community to celebrate and enjoy the holiday atmosphere.
Schedule of Events
3:30pm - 7:30pm - Holiday Market & Expo and Peppermint Village
3:30pm - 6pm - Appearance & Photos with Santa at Peppermint Village (Nominal Fee for photo)
*Ride & AMBC Mountain Bike Contest: Must register for the bike ride for a chance to win a new mountain bike in the AMBC drawing. Each registration (whether individual or group) counts as ONE entry, and duplicate entries will not be accepted.
**Costume Contest: Please note that registration for the contest is separate from the ride registration and does not enter you for the AMBC Mountain Bike drawing.
In partnership with AMBC, there's an exciting chance to win a mountain bike this year! To enter, you must register for the ride—each registration (whether individual or group) counts as ONE entry, and duplicate entries will not be accepted. Must be present at 7:15 pm for the drawing.
There’s no better way to spread holiday cheer than to decorate yourself, your bike, or even your helmet! Show off your festive creativity and join the Costume Contest for a chance to win prizes from local businesses.
**Please note that registration for the Costume Contest is separate from the ride registration and does not enter you for the AMBC Mountain Bike drawing.
2024 Costume Contest Categories:
Most Creative Bike
Best Themed Group (2-6 participants)
Most Festive Helmet
Contest Rules:
Check-in by 4:00pm behind the stage at Mary Costa Plaza
You MUST be in costume upon check-in
Costume judging begins at 4:15 pm
Categories will be judged one at a time
Ride begins at 5:30pm
Winners will be announced after the ride at the Holiday Market & Expo stage. You must be present to win!
No onsite registrations will be accepted for the Costume Contest
