The kickoff event for the 21st Annual Pigeon Forge Winterfest on Nov. 9 will feature performances by some talented folks who live, work and attend school in Pigeon Forge.
Beginning at 4 p.m., several performing groups from Pigeon Forge Middle School and High School will open the festivities. Pigeon Forge Community Chorus and Dollywood’s Appalachian Christmas will follow, while Jimbo Whaley and Greenbrier will wrap up the evening’s entertainment.
Comments from civic leaders will precede the ceremonial flipping of the switch to turn on the city’s five million Winterfest lights at around 7 p.m. Free Trolley Tour of Lights, which showcase Winterfest light displays throughout the community, will be offered after the lighting ceremony.
The school groups participating include the Pigeon Forge Middle School Dance Team, Show Choir and Honor Band, and the Pigeon Forge High School Dance Team, Chorus and Marching Band.
In addition to the onstage performances, the kickoff event in Patriot Park will feature photo opportunities with Santa Claus and his reindeer, children’s games and food vendors.
Food vendors will be on hand with a variety of offerings.  They will raise money for the American Legion, Pigeon Forge High School, Pigeon Forge High School Band Boosters and Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Youth Ministry.
 

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