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Visit Knoxville is pleased to announce the return of community favorite Tour de Lights in partnership with Bike Walk Knoxville, taking place December 13, 2025. This free family-friendly event will feature the annual holiday bike ride along with a Holiday Market at Mary Costa Plaza at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum. The ride begins at 5:30pm, inviting participants of all ages to embrace the holiday spirit by decorating themselves and their bikes in creative, festive themes.
Returning for its third year, the Holiday Market will add to the festive atmosphere, taking place from 3:30pm to 7:30pm. With local vendors, marshmallow roasting, hot chocolate and beer for purchase, and food trucks including Alebrijes Mexican Cuisine, Ronchini’s Paninis, and Your Sugar Therapy, attendees can enjoy various holiday treats.
Tour de Lights will also include a costume contest. The Peppermint Village will feature face painting and balloon creations by Twisted Whimsies and more. Take advantage of the complimentary and secure Bike Valet while enjoying the pre-and post-ride festivities.
For 2025, both the Tour de Lights Ride and Costume Contest registrations are in one place. Another component of this year’s event is that registration includes a chance to win one year of free service up to $1,000 (labor only, no parts) to be used within one year on an unlimited number of bikes, courtesy of Two Bikes.
***REGISTER HERE:
https://form.jotform.com/252665913886169
Schedule of Events
• 3:30pm – 7:30pm – Holiday Market and Peppermint Village
• 4:15pm – Costume Contest Judging**
• 5:30pm – Ride Starts*
• 5:45pm – 7:00pm – Stage Performances
• 7:15pm – Prize Drawing*
• 7:20pm – Costume Contest Winners Announced**
*Prize Drawing: Must register for the bike ride for a chance to win one year of free service up to $1,000 (labor only, no parts) to be used within one year on an unlimited number of bikes, courtesy of Two Bikes. Each registration (whether individual or group) counts as ONE entry, and duplicate entries will not be accepted. Must be present at 7:15pm for the drawing.
**Costume Contest: Participants will be judged on their creativity for a chance to win prizes from local businesses. Must be present at 7:20pm for the announcement.
2025 Costume Contest Categories:
• Most Creative Bike
• Best Themed Group (2–6 participants)
• Most Festive Helmet
LEARN MORE:
https://www.visitknoxville.com/tour-de-lights/
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Knoxville Civic Auditorium-Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Ave,Knoxville,TN,United States
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