Bringing Joy This Holiday Season
Foster & Kinship Families
Bring the whole family and enjoy a festive celebration, no need to unload everyone! If you're a current foster or kinship familiy, drive through as community partners celebrate the holidays with you along the way. This is a free, ticketed event on Saturday, December 5th, 12-2 PM in Brentwood, TN.
Volunteers
Gather your friends, family, or co-workers and celebrate the season with foster families. You can help with event logisitcs, spread Christmas cheer along the route, or host a giving station stocked with gifts and goodies. However you pitch in, you'll help make the holidays brighter for families in foster care.
Parade Registration is Open!
We can't wait to celebrate the holiday season together. Read on for more on how you can join us!
Give Gifts No Matter Where You Live
Bring joy to children in foster care through TAK's Toy Drive!
Santa's helpers will wrap the toys to be given out at the TAK station from Santa at our 7th Annual Very Merry Christmas Parade.
Shop the Amazon list and send directly to the registry address to make the magic happen. The Toy Drive is open October 19th-November 19th.
Thank you for supporting TAK and putting smiles on sweet faces this giving season!
Join the Parade!
The most joy-filled day of the year, bringing together foster families and a whole community of support.
TAK Very Merry Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
12-2 PM
Brentwood Baptist Church | 7777 Concord Rd. Brentwood, TN 37027
WHAT TO EXPECT
This fun and festive event is a reverse parade for Tennessee foster families to drive through and receive gifts and goodies for the whole family from local businesses, churches, and organizations. It's one of the most joyful days of the year! We hope to see you there. All volunteers and families must register to attend. Read on for more info!
Get Your Tickets. Drive Through The Parade.
If you're a current foster family, drive through the route and receive gifts and goodies for the whole family! We're talking everything from warm cookies to wrapped gifts from Santa. Bring everyone along and enjoy a festive celebration without having to unload the car.
Tickets are free and required for entry. Reserve by November 19th or until we sell out. You'll need to enter your social worker's name and contact info to claim your tickets.
Based on previous years, please plan for 45 minutes in the route. There will be exits to make a bathroom stop if needed.
Bring the Holiday Cheer
Come spread Christmas cheer for Tennessee foster families at TAK's Very Merry Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5th!
This reverse parade lets Tennessee foster families drive through and receive gifts and goodies from local businesses, churches, and organizations, one of the most joyful days of the year. Bring your friends, family, or co-workers and be part of it.
Volunteers must register to attend. One leader can register your group, and all volunteers will complete an emailed waiver before the event.
Volunteer to Host a Giving Station
Gather your group, collect your items, set up your station, and hand out gifts and treats.
Volunteer to Spread the Cheer
Line the route to smile, wave, and welcome families along the way.
Volunteer for Event Day Logistics
Help with set-up, tear-down, parking team, or keeping things running smoothly.
