Connect Downtown Johnson City, in partnership with the City of Johnson City and Visit Johnson City, is excited to announce the return of the beloved Candy Land Christmas. With magical holiday displays, over 160 Christmas trees, makers markets, and much more, Candy Land Christmas is a “must-see” event. The Christmas trees – displayed throughout two parks – will remain lit every evening until Jan. 8, 2023. For more than five weeks, the event will bring Christmas cheer to residents, visitors, and businesses.

Candy Land Christmas features live 12-foot trees decorated by a local business or non-profit organization that together tell the story of our community. Holiday trees will transform Founders Park to the “Gumdrop Forest” and King Commons to “Cupcake Commons.” Visitors can follow Commerce Street, or “Candy Cane Lane,” to see the entire display. This year’s celebration will also include holiday music playing throughout the parks, special events most weekends, and new decorations throughout the district.

Connect Downtown Johnson City invites everyone to visit downtown, walk through greenspaces, grab dinner at a local restaurant, and shop at a local retailer.

The event is made possible by through the support of local businesses and sponsors like Bank of Tennessee, BrightRidge, TPI Corporation, TownView Senior Living, and Appalachian Maid Services.