b'The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder, and holiday excitement fills the air. Its the time of year to experience magical moments with friends and family. Weve got a few great ideas to help you get in the spirit by enjoying Smoky Mountain Winterfest (November 13February 22) in Sevierville, Tennessee.Not only do millions of twinkling lights line the Parkway in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg, there are also many more lights to enjoy at seasonal attractions like Shadracks Christmas Wonderland (November 13January 3). Shadracks is billed as the most immersive light show on Earth, and with new features like a 70-foot-tall RGB light tree and a 300-foot-long drive through kaleidoscope light tunnel, its easy to understand why. At Shadracks Christmas Wonderland, social distancing is the norm. Drive through this holiday attraction while watching lights dance in perfect rhythm to the attractions Christmas music station played on your car radio. Guests can also enjoy an optional Santas Workshop experience with crafts, snacks, and appearances by the jolly old elf himself. Shadracks Christmas Wonderland is located at Smokies Stadium, just off of I-40 Exit 407. With so many sparkling lights to see, you may want to stay a night or two. Sevierville is packed with great places to stay. Plan a weekend of fun during Winterfest or book a mid-week getaway and enjoy a much needed break with loved ones. Discover lodging options at VisitSevierville.com or check out the coupons in this issue of the Navigator.Shopping is always a fun activity in Sevierville. But with so many stores in townfrom high end outlets to galleries and flea markets to specialty stores - the holidays are a great time to find the perfect gift in Sevierville. This year, look for major sales throughout the holiday seasonnot just on Black Fridayas many retailers focus on spreading out the deals to minimize massive crowds just after Thanksgiving. Events are another fun way to enjoy the holiday season in Sevierville. Seviervilles 58th Annual Christmas Parade steps off at 11am on Saturday, December 5 in historic downtown Sevierville and features traditional hometown parade entries. Often, parade watchers line a section of the Parkway and watch the parade from their cars, but there is also plenty of space along Court Avenue and portions of East Main Street for parade watchers to spread out and enjoy it.The Santa Hustle (December 13) is a 5K and Half Marathon where participants dress like Santa Claus for a run through the streets of Sevierville. Not only is the race attire jolly, so are the Christmas tunes played along the route (and the cookies and candies available at the water stations along the way).Explore more great ideas for winter travelfrom to simply enjoying the lights in Sevierville during this years Smoky Mountain Winterfest at VisitSevierville.com SmokyMountainNavigator.com 25'