The Martin Great Pumpkin Parade is Tuesday, October 31. Get ready for fun this Halloween at the annual Great Pumpkin Parade trick or treat event in Historic Downtown Martin, Tennessee! This spooktacular event is a fun filled afternoon of candy, costumes, and community spirit. Here's everything you need to know about the Martin Great Pumpkin Parade.  Date and Time: Tuesday, October 31st at 3:30 PM. Meeting Point: The parade will kick off at the City of Martin Public Library front steps. Gather there with your kids, all dressed up in their most boo-tiful costumes. The Parade Route: Follow our friendly librarians along the downtown route as they guide you to local businesses, where trick-or-treating treasures await. This event is tailor-made for children in 5th grade and under. But remember, the little ghosts and goblins will need to have a parent or an older sibling accompanying them for a safe and enjoyable experience. All About the Costumes: Speaking of costumes, don't forget to dress up! Whether you're a pint-sized witch or a towering mummy, Halloween attire adds to the fun and the overall spook-tacular atmosphere. Please no overly scary or adult suggestive costumes. Make sure to bring your favorite candy bag or […]

2023 Martin Veterans Day Parade The City of Martin, Tennessee and Rolling Thunder TN-6 welcome you to help honor and salute all of our veterans and active military. The 2023 Martin Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal is Robert Chappell. Mr Chappell is the only remaining WWII veteran in Weakley County. There are only 160,000 WWII veterans left in the country. Chappell celebrated his 100th birthday on October 4th. The parade will be held on Saturday, November 11th at 10AM. The Missing Man ceremony will be held immediately following the parade at the City of Martin Public Library Stage. The parade route will begin at the corner of Lovelace and University Street and continue through Downtown Martin. Parade participation is free. Businesses and groups are welcome to participate. All veterans and family members are welcome to ride or walk in the parade. Anyone wising to participate in the parade needs to arrive for lineup at 9am in the UT Martin Business Building Parking Lot. For more information contact or to sign up in advance please call David Hawks at 731-225-0892. All Veterans are invited to a luncheon at the American Legion following the program. Lunch hosted by Auxiliary Unit 55. The American Legion […]