Winter Days and Lights in Chattanooga, TN

The holidays season is full of magical memory making, and a trip to this gorgeous Tennessean town will have you and your family members in the holly jolly spirit! 

Head down town to take part in the different ventures will bring cheerful spirits to your celebrating season. Christmas in Chattanooga kicks off on the Friday after Thanksgiving with the Christmas on the River & Grande Illumination, which is host to a sparkling boating parade at Tennessee River at Ross's Landing, a visit from Santa Claus accompanied by the Lindsay Fussel Dancers and the Choo Choo Kids, and a magnificent fireworks show. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, children have the opportunity to enjoy a full breakfast with Santa. On the first Saturday in December, you can marvel at the Holiday Starlight Parade where you'll see performing groups, vehicles, and floats all decked in a yuletide theme. The final event in downtown Chattanooga's holiday festivities is the Appalachian Christmas, a traditional Appalachian folk and bluegrass Christmas celebration accompanied by a visit from an Appalachian Santa and complimentary hot cider and sugar cookies. If you're looking for  an ideal place to visit during Christmastime, you can find all the warmth and cheerful aura of the season in Chattanooga!