Thanks to Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton for coming on the morning show to tell us about this Sunday’s parade and tree lighting ceremony. The Cookeville Christmas parade will begin at 2:30. Following the parade, there will be a performance by the Cookeville Creative Children’s Ministry at 5pm at Dogwood Amphitheater. The tree lighting will be at 6 for the 35 foot tree. Several churches from around the area will lead services after the tree lighting. This is a free event. The synchronized light show will continue each day at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm & 9pm with a 15 minute show.