The 49 th Fantasy of Lights Christmas parade is 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 6 through the middle of downtown Gatlinburg. Musical artists Emily Ann Roberts and Colton Dixon are the grand marshals this year.

The Blackhawk Bluff neighborhood off Girvin Road is considered one of the best places to see Christmas lights in Jacksonville. They’ve been lighting up the trees for more than 15 years and will ...