Small Town Parade

Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade

Baskins Creek Bypass & East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, Tennessee, United States
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Gatlinburg’s Fantasy of Lights fills the Parkway

Gatlinburg’s signature Christmas parade returns with bright floats, big balloons, marching bands, and Santa, rolling through downtown on the first Friday in December.

Start date
4 December, 2026 7:30 PM
End date
4 December, 2026 9:00 PM

Event details

The Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade, often simply called the Gatlinburg Christmas Parade, is a cornerstone of Gatlinburg’s Winter Magic Celebration, drawing families, holiday enthusiasts, and anyone chasing classic Smoky Mountain Christmas energy downtown.For 2026, plan for Friday, December 4 at 7:30 PM. The route begins at the intersection of Baskins Creek Bypass and East Parkway, then winds through downtown Gatlinburg toward traffic light #10, with festive floats, larger-than-life balloons, marching bands, and Santa Claus bringing the parade home.

Event Type and Audience

Parade All Ages Families with Children
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