GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - Gatlinburg’s Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff events are slated for Nov. 6, and they’ll bring a major road closure. The city announced Tuesday that the Parkway would close between traffic light no. six and and the intersection of Reagan Drive and Maples Lane.

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The closures will be staggered, with southbound lanes closing at 9 a.m. and northbound lanes closing at 10 a.m.

Southbound traffic is expected to be rerouted to River Road or Cherokee Orchard Road, and northbound travelers will be moved to Airport Road or River Road.

Festivities will kick off at 5 pm. with the Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff. At 6 p.m., the Winter Magic Countdown will mark the officia

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