Gatlinburg Christmas Parade is December 7, 2007
The Tuskegee Airmen lead the 32nd annual "Schwan's Foods Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade" December 7, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Enjoy more than 100 parade entries including marching bands, millions of holiday lights and giant helium balloons with many special guests, including the Tuskegee Airmen.
This year, the parade takes place on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor - adding special significance to the Tuskegee Airmen’s appearance - who will serve as this year's Grand Marshals. They were the first African American U.S. military pilots to fly planes during World War II. Of the 300 Tuskegee Airmen who are with us today, 18 will be in Gatlinburg to lead the parade. This decorated group recently received the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress’ highest civilian honor, in Washington, D.C., some 60 years after serving the United States in World War II.
In addition, the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, will make their first East Tennessee appearance with an eight-horse hitch harnessed and pulling the famous red wagon.
Be a part of Gatlinburg’s Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade and you’ll see why this family favorite event has been recognized as one of the “Top 20 Events in the South” by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Information courtesy of SevierCountyNews.com
This year, the parade takes place on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor - adding special significance to the Tuskegee Airmen’s appearance - who will serve as this year's Grand Marshals. They were the first African American U.S. military pilots to fly planes during World War II. Of the 300 Tuskegee Airmen who are with us today, 18 will be in Gatlinburg to lead the parade. This decorated group recently received the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress’ highest civilian honor, in Washington, D.C., some 60 years after serving the United States in World War II.
In addition, the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, will make their first East Tennessee appearance with an eight-horse hitch harnessed and pulling the famous red wagon.
Be a part of Gatlinburg’s Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade and you’ll see why this family favorite event has been recognized as one of the “Top 20 Events in the South” by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Information courtesy of SevierCountyNews.com
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