The evening starts with a lighted parade of approximately 40 boats decorated for the season, which circle between the Walnut Street Bridge and Olgiati Bridge. During the parade, spirits are warmed with holiday music on the stage, holiday craft vendors, food and drink concessions and a live Nativity scene. Following the boat parade, the Grand Illumination commences with lively custom-designed, fully choreographed performances by the Choo Choo Kids and the Lindsay Fussell Dancers. Upon his dramatic arrival, Santa sings and dazzles audiences with flying comets and signals the illumination of 130+ downtown buildings, bridges and parks for the winter season. A glittering fireworks finale brings the event to a colorful conclusion.
The Grand Illumination on the River
Ross's Landing Park 100 Riverfront Parkway, City of Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402
Monday
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Art & Exhibitions
Krista Clark Artist Talk
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Theater & Dance
Spring Belly Dance Session
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Education & Learning
Advanced Tarot
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Concerts & Live Music
Open Air with Jessica Nunn
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Education & Learning
Palette Knife Painting with Mia Bergeron
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Education & Learning Food & Drink
Champagne and Fried Chicken Showcase-
Tuesday
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Education & Learning
Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute Tour
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Education & Learning
Science on Tap
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Business & Career Education & Learning Politics & Activism
Bitcoin Meetup-
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Concerts & Live Music
Danimal
Wednesday
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Theater & Dance
Middle East Dance
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Art & Exhibitions
Art of Hope-
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Education & Learning
Create A Hanging Garden
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Concerts & Live Music
Court of Songs
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Concerts & Live Music
The Other Guys
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Concerts & Live Music
DJ Passé
Thursday
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Charity & Fundraisers
4th Annual Low Country Boil
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Concerts & Live Music
James Crumble Trio
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Concerts & Live Music
Toby Hewitt
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Art & Exhibitions Talks & Readings
Art + Issues: On Becoming a Woman-
Friday
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Concerts & Live Music
Papa Sway
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Concerts & Live Music
American Dream Concert
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Concerts & Live Music
Binji Varsossa
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Charity & Fundraisers Concerts & Live Music
“Swing, Swang, Swung” Dinner Dance
Sunday
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This & That
Repticon Chattanooga
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Festivals & Fairs Kids & Family
Repticon Chattanooga Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
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Concerts & Live Music
Free Fiddle School
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Theater & Dance
"A Room with a View"
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Theater & Dance
"Draft House"
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Concerts & Live Music
SONARE: Glories of the French Baroque-