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Watch the 47th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade
Named as a Top Holiday Parade in the United States by USA Today’s 10Best, the 47th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade will spread holiday cheer around the country this winter season. Broadcast
Learn MoreGatlinburg Rings in 35th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show
Celebrate the incoming of 2023 in elevated fashion by ringing in Gatlinburg’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show in the heart of the Smokies. Beginning December 31st, the annual tradition
Learn MoreGatlinburg’s 47th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade a Holiday Hit
Holiday spirit filled mountain air as the 47th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade stepped off on December 2nd, marking the success of one the city’s most popular holiday traditions. Grand
Learn MoreGatlinburg Celebrates the 47th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade
Academy of Country Music Award Winner and Grand Ole Opry Member Mark Wills to lead the event Gatlinburg, Tenn. - Gatlinburg ushers in a time-honored holiday tradition, celebrating the 47th Annual
Learn MoreGatlinburg Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff Winners Announced
The 33rd annual Gatlinburg Chili Cook-off Presented by Bush’s® Chili Beans sparked success yet another year with tremendous turnout from visitors and locals alike, celebrating the kick-off to
Learn MoreGatlinburg Recognizes Veterans at Annual Honorary Celebration
Gatlinburg will host its 23 rd Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Rocky Top Sports World, honoring United States Military Veterans for their service and heroism. Beginning
Learn MoreGatlinburg Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff Presented by Bush’s® Chili Beans Returns
Returning for the 33rd year, Gatlinburg hosts Chili Cookoff Presented by Bush’s® Chili Beans as the official kickoff to the Gatlinburg Winter Magic Celebration. The event begins Thursday, November 10
Learn More3rd Annual GatlinBURGER Burgermeister is Revealed
As 18 restaurants sought after GatlinBURGER Burgermeister, Boudicca’s Celtic Pub has officially received the renowned title after immense popularity with their “Bangers Burger.” In a close second,
Learn MoreVisit Gatlinburg celebrates Millions of Memories on Facebook
Share your memories to win a Gatlinburg getaway Gatlinburg, Tenn. - After over a decade of telling the stories of the gateway to the Smokies, Visit Gatlinburg celebrates “Millions of Memories” as the
Learn MoreFall Brings Full Slate of Seasonal Events to Gatlinburg
Another fall season begins, bringing with it cooler temperatures but a rise in opportunity for seasonal family-fun in Gatlinburg. Nominated by USA Today’s 10Best as one of the “Best Destinations for
Learn MoreAnakeesta Announces Largest Expansion since opening in 2017
Gatlinburg Adventure Theme Park Embarks on a $34 Million Multi-phased Expansion Project Today, Anakeesta announced a multimillion-dollar expansion. This marks their most ambitious and largest
Learn MoreGatlinBURGER Week Returns Celebrating an All-American Classic
GatlinBURGER Week to begin September 18 to 24, 2022 Celebrating the All-American hamburger for an entire week, GatlinBURGER Week returns with exciting culinary flare. Beginning September 18, lovers
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