2026 Nationals Parade

Presented by Knoxville Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, August 15th, 2026

Parade Start - 11 A.M.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE NATIONALS PARADE
Entry deadline: Friday, August 7th, 2026

The Nationals Parade presented by Knoxville Chamber of Commerce is a celebration of sprint car racing’s biggest event of the year and the community that has embraced the sport in order to be titled the “Sprint Car Capital of the World.”

Make a morning of it in downtown Knoxville by grabbing fresh produce from the Knoxville Farmers Market, watching the parade at 11:00 am, then staying for lunch or grabbing a drink at one of our local stops afterward.

Participant Information

  • Parade lineup begins at 10:00 a.m.
  • Parade begins promptly at 11:00 a.m.
  • Your lineup number is determined by our Nationals Parade Committee to ensure the most entertainment for viewers
  • We kindly request that you don’t throw candy but rather hand it to kids as a safer option
  • Please no stopping during the parade. All spacing is determined before the parade begins
  • The parade is approximately 1 mile long from start to finish with 2 turns
  • You will be contacted at the beginning of August with your line up number and all final details.

For any additional questions please call the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce at 641-891-7912 or email
info@knoxvilleiachamber.com.

parade route