Pigeon
Forge, TN – November 2016 / Newsmaker Alert / Draped in more
than five million lights, Pigeon
Forge creates a winter wonderland for guests to enjoy during the city’s
annual Winterfest
celebration (Nov. 8-Feb. 28).
Located in the foothills
of the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee, the family friendly destination
brings new meaning to sparkle, twinkle and glow as colorful light displays
depicting popular characters and playful scenes illuminate the city’s six-lane
Parkway from one end to the other.
“Whether folks are visiting
Pigeon Forge for the first time or making a return trip, Winterfest is
the perfect occasion to share those moments that become memories,” said
Leon Downey, executive director of tourism for the city of Pigeon Forge.
“It’s a special time of year, and we’re proud to offer folks something
new to experience alongside the many traditions they’ve come to expect
in Pigeon Forge.”
This year, several new
attractions expand the scope of Winterfest, giving families more reasons
to visit:
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The Island in Pigeon Forge unveils
$1.5 million in new Christmas experiences for guests. All-new decorations
are showcased throughout the 23-acre property, including approximately
40,000 ornaments, half a million lights and more than 5,000 feet of garland.
Guests are treated to three new Christmas trees, including one that stands
40 feet tall and allows guests to walk through. Santa and Mrs. Claus greet
guests at their new workshop while roving carolers fill the air with Christmas
music. Paula Deen presides over The Island’s annual tree lighting ceremony
on Saturday, Nov. 26, at 6 p.m. There is no admission fee to enjoy the
Christmas décor.
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Dollywood recently announced
the $2.5 million addition of Dolly’s Parade of Many Colors, featuring new
floats, specialty characters and songs. The park also adds a new show to
its entertainment lineup with the stage production It’s a Wonderful
Life. Both are part of Dollywood’s award-winning Smoky Mountain Christmas
festival (Nov. 5-Jan. 1, 2017).
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Dolly Parton’s Lumberjack Adventure
Dinner & Show puts a new spin on the holidays with an all-new Christmas
show. This year, it is Christmas in Timber Ridge and the competition is
on to see which lumber camp family is the best at growing and supplying
the best Christmas trees in all the land. A cast of lumberjacks, “lumberjills”
and “lumberjacrobats” bring this fast-paced, high-energy Christmas spectacular
to life. A show-stopping Nativity scene, set to the sounds of Dolly’s own
recording of The Little Drummer Boy, celebrates the true meaning
of Christmas.
Other Winterfest highlights
include:
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The Titanic Attraction’s fourth
annual Thanksgiving fireworks spectacular on Thursday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m.
Festivities also include a whimsical parade of costumed steampunk revelers.
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Inn at Christmas Place welcomes
Gerald Charles Dickens, great-great-grandson of literary master Charles
Dickens, on Nov. 6-8. In his seventh year at the property, Dickens performs
his one-man enactment of A Christmas Carol. New for 2016, Inn at
Christmas Place offers afternoon tea featuring A Child’s Journey with
Dickens on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m.
Details about all aspects of
Winterfest
are available at MyPigeonForge.com.
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Contact:
Trish
McGee
for Pigeon Forge Department
of Tourism
615-327-1189 |