GATLINBURG, Tenn. — The Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade is ringing in the holiday season with family-friendly festivities. It will kick off on Friday, Dec. 6.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Parts of East Parkway in Gatlinburg will be closed for the Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade on Friday, December 6th.

The parade immediately follows a grand illumination ceremony of the Gatlinburg Christmas Tree at 7:25 p.m. near Traffic Light No. 3. Colton Dixon is co-leading the parade with Emily Ann Roberts.

Updated: Dec 25, 2024 / 10:29 AM EST GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Gatlinburg held its annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade on December 6, ringing in 49 years of festive tradition.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - In Gatlinburg, the most wonderful time of year is just around the corner. The city is inviting everyone to the 49th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade.

The Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade will step off at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 and the Parade route begins at the intersection of Baskins Creek Bypass and East Parkway, travels to Traffic ...

Dec. 6 – Gatlinburg Parkway– 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.– 49th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade: This parade was nominated by USA Today’s 10Best as the best holiday parade in the country.

This year’s parade theme is "Home for the Holidays." Fountain City Christmas Parade, 9 a.m. Dec. 21. Starting from the Gresham Middle School parking lot to Essary, ending at Central High School.

For event information, visit gatlinburg.com This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Christmas 2025: Holiday events in Smokies, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge ...