6:00 – 7:00 PM

Browse through the 20 Holiday Market arts and crafts vendor booths for unique gifts while enjoying warm food and concessions.

7:00 – 8:00 PM

Gather at the waterfront at Ross’s Landing for a beautiful showcase of lighted boats decorated for the season and parading on the Tennessee River between Veterans’ Bridge and the Olgiati Bridge. This holiday tradition also features music by the Chattanooga State Concert Choir on the riverbank stage during the boat parade. A live Nativity scene will be presented by First Baptist Church – Soddy Daisy.

8:00 – 9:00 PM

Following the lighted boat parade, the celebration continues with a fun-filled stage show at Ross’s Landing featuring lively song and dance performances by the Lindsay Fussell Dancers and Choo Choo Kids. Then, the popular Singing Santa will take the stage to dazzle the audience with his unique brand of showmanship guaranteed to ignite the holiday spirit in children of all ages.

With his sparkling comets, Santa will signal the illumination of 130 downtown buildings, setting the cityscape aglow for the holiday season. A glittering Fireworks Finale will bring the evening to a colorful conclusion.

This event is free.