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Christmas at Dollywood - Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival
Carol of the Trees at Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival

Carol of the Trees at Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival

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Dollywood - Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival
November 10 - December 30, 2012
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee


For seasonal holiday fun, Dollywood offers an array of shows, activities and more for great family fun with something for all ages. Transformed into a winter wonderland, Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival features festive stage shows, festival foods, thrilling rides and over 4 million sparking lights. A few highlights include:
  • Dollywood's Christmas on Ice and Stage Shows - Several holiday themed shows feature hometown holiday favorites, Christmas gospel hymns and songs, Christmas story musicals and more.

  • Visits with Santa - Visit Santa's Workshop, a giant toy store with larger-than-life toys, interactive activities and a chance to have a visit with Santa.

  • Carol of the Trees - Enjoy nightly displays of thousands of lights and pyrotechnics synchronized with holiday music, transforming Rivertown Lake into a seasonal symphony for the senses.

  • Parade of Lights - This festive daily parade features holiday characters and twinkling Christmas floats decorated with brightly colored lights.
For additional information, visit the Dollywood Website.

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