Executive Insight

Mark your calendars - the Sparta/White County Christmas Parade 2025 rolls out on Saturday, December 13 at 3:30 PM. Presented by the Rotary Club of Sparta, this is our 80th annual celebration, and this year’s theme is “Christmas Bells.”

This wonderful event is supported by a small army of volunteers, first responders, and City crews who handle staging, traffic, and cleanup so everything runs smoothly. Thank you, Rotary, City of Sparta Public Works and Police, White County Sheriff’s Office, our local businesses, school bands, church groups, and every scout, athlete, and civic club that helps make the magic.

A quick ask from your County Executive: please be patient with traffic and respectful of road closures; keep little ones safely behind the curb; and help us leave downtown cleaner than we found it.

The festivities continue after the parade with the 8th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on the square at 6:00 PM. Bring your family, grab a hot chocolate, and welcome the season as we light the tree and officially welcome the season.

While you’re out, remember our local holiday happenings—school and church concerts, craft fairs and holiday markets, toy and coat drives, and great “shop local” specials from White County businesses. Your support keeps our neighbors working and our community strong.

See you at the parade and at the tree lighting that evening. Merry Christmas, White County!

Thanks, D.W.