when do christmas lights go up in gatlinburg

Christmas lights in Gatlinburg typically start going up in mid-December and are usually completely up by December 20th. The city has an annual "Winterfest" where all the lights are turned on at once, which usually happens on the second Saturday in December. The lights usually stay up until January 6th, also known as "Epiphany," which is the traditional day to take down the Christmas decorations.