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Grab the family, a bag of kettle corn or some roasted chestnuts and get into the holiday spirit Thursday as Knoxville kicks off the holiday season. Beginning at 5:30pm store fronts of downtown the downtown business will be decorated and have live holiday scenes for attendees to enjoy, Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet visitors in their home on the courthouse square from 5:30-7pm and the annual lighted parade will kick off at 7:30. In addition, there will be a petting zoo, carriage rides, live nativity and kiddie rides available for all to enjoy.

All events are free and open to the public.