b"Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration is glowing brightwith more than 15,000,000 lights decorating the Parkway in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Combine that twinkling beauty with holiday shows, shopping, and great places to enjoy warm winter meals and you've got Smoky Mountain Winterfest.WINTERFEST FUNShadracks Christmas Wonderland (Nov. 5Jan. 2) the most immersive Christmas drive-through light show in the world is back to delight.Drive through the magic in the comfort and safety of your own car, surrounded by lights dancing in perfect rhythm to Christmas music played over your radio. Shadracks new custom built, giant, all-LED displays are guaranteed to be a highlight of your Winterfest vacation.The Outdoor Ice Rink at Wilderness at the Smokies is an exciting addition to Smoky Mountain Winterfest. Tickets are available to both resort guests and members of the public who want to enjoy ice skating. Skate rental is included with the price of admission. The ice rink opens November 13. SHOPPING Christmas shopping is nothing short of an event in Sevierville. Popular retail centers like Tanger Outlets Sevierville begin their major sales after Thanksgiving and run them throughout the Holiday season. Check out huge sales at other popular stores located on The Island in Pigeon Forge, Smoky Mountain Knife Works, and many more for amazing after Thanksgiving sales in the Smokies. SPECIAL EVENTS Make plans to attend the 59th Annual Sevierville Christmas Parade on December 4 beginning at 11am. This hometown Christmas Parade is a holiday tradition and winds its way through historic downtown Sevierville.The Santa Hustle (December 12) is a fun 5K & Half Marathon that's perfect for those who love Christmas, overplayed holiday music, and devouring candy and cookies! HOLIDAY TRADITIONS Visiting Smoky Mountain Winterfest each year is a wonderful tradition for family and friends. From snow skiing at Ober Gatlinburg to ice skating, shopping, Christmas shows, and enjoying all the lightsSmoky Mountain Winterfest is a holiday tradition worth making your own. Discover more things to see and do, places to shop, and memories to make togetherat VisitSevierville.comSmokyMountainNavigator.com 27"