Monday, December 19, 2011

Christmas Lights from Patriot Park (Pigeon Forge, TN)

After seeing the lights in Gatlinburg (this past Friday's post),  we drove to the nearby area of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee,  to park and walk around Patriot Park.   We had been to this park before a few years ago (with Judy and Charlie)---but there were some different light displays this year... They usually keep some 'old favorites' at the park--but they add new displays each year... Here are some of the displays we saw this year.  You can enlarge the pictures to 16x10 by clicking on the photos.

The picture above shows a great depiction of the Raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima by our MARINES.  To the left is an ARMY tank.




Since they were honoring all of the branches of the armed forces,  this picture shows a NAVY Aircraft Carrier in the center.   And--you can see the airplane to your left --representing the AIR FORCE.




This picture shows a COAST GUARD Cutter.   I loved seeing the details in these wonderful light displays.




AND here is a better picture showing the airplane belonging to the AIR FORCE.




These next two pictures are displays that are at the park every year...  This Paddlewheeler represents life along the big rivers here in the USA.




And this neat display shows a Plantation Home beside the Live Oak trees, complete with Spanish Moss..   I visited some plantations like this one in southern Lousiana.  (Ever been to Oak Alley?????)  Wow!!!




Finally,   here is one more picture showing my favorite this year, the Raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima...  AND---if you look above the flag,  you will see a gorgeous  "almost-full"  moon shining over us!!!!  How AWESOME is that!!!!

Hope you enjoyed our photos from Patriot Park this year....  God Bless AMERICA and God Bless our TROOPS.

Have a wonderful day!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
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60 comments:

  1. ValerieDecember 19, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    What a great place to see! We don't have anything like that around here :(

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  2. eileeninmdDecember 19, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Hi Betsy, this park looks lovely with all the beautiful lights and displays. Thanks for sharing. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

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  3. Ruth HiebertDecember 19, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Amazing displays. I love how people get so creative with the Christmas displays.

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  4. CatherineDecember 19, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Goodness that is a lot of great lights you saw Betsy! Very fun!
    Happy Monday!
    xo Catherine

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  5. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmDecember 19, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I adore spanish moss! You really saw some cool lights on your trip.

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  6. SandyDecember 19, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Wonderful displays, love the ones honoring our military. (o:

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  7. linda mDecember 19, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    WOW!!! I am impressed. Sure is nice to see that some patriotic people are still alive and well. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. ConnieDecember 19, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Really neat light displays, Betsy! They go to a lot of work to put those up in such detail. Thanks for sharing the pictures! :)

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  9. CottonLadyDecember 19, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    How incredibly beautiful!! I love the one of the Marines the best, also. But all were great.

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  10. MadSnapperDecember 19, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    spectacular light show, i can only image how gorgeous it would be to walk along and look at all these lights, lots of creativity and a lot of work. i love the oak trees by the plantation home.

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  11. KarinDecember 19, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    That is such a lovely evening walk and it shows off the lights fabulously! Thanks for taking us along!

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  12. trumpDecember 19, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Very Christmas and patriotic at the same time, i love it. And very fitting since some of our guys are now coming home from Iraq. Well done Betsy as always. Richard

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  13. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    So beautiful!!! I love the light displays there. Wish I could see them in person.

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  14. ShugDecember 19, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Oh I love this.....Would love to see it! I love Christmas lights of all kinds! I love how you and George are enjoying your retirement....You get to see some great things and in turn we get to see them as well....
    hugs Betsy!
    Shug

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  15. Linda at To Behold The BeautyDecember 19, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I'm amazed at the clarity of your night photos. These turned out beautifully. Nice work. :)

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  16. Fred AltonDecember 19, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Amen to your, "God Bless America and our Troops!" I've been to (lived in) southern Louisiana and seen those moss covered oak trees. Nothing like them.

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  17. TexWisGirlDecember 19, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    that is really an awesome light display. i like all of the branches of the service being represented. :)

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  18. Arkansas PattiDecember 19, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    What a wonderful job they have done. Amazing. Thanks for taking us along. I was impressed with the Spanish Moss detail.

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  19. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Hi Betsy, Maybe next year for us. The area is nice but does get crowded in the Summer - which is the only time we have made it there (once). I think we may want to go especially for those light displays. Have a wonderful day and enjoy the sunshine.

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  20. NealDecember 19, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Those are neat Betsy. We'll have to get down there sometimes and see them.

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  21. HappyKDecember 19, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I really liked looking at all your photos of lights. It is really cool. We have a place very near home called the Symphony of Lights which we will be going to see one night soon.

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  22. Cheryl @ TFDDecember 19, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Awesome displays, Betsy! I love the patriotic theme and the plantation house with the spanish moss is neat! Thanks for sharing these photos.

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  23. imacDecember 19, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Really neat lights Betsy.

    God bless and Peace to all Nations.

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  24. SmilingSallyDecember 19, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Oh, Betsy, these light displays are SUPER!

    Merry Christmas!

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  25. camp and cottage livingDecember 19, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Betsy
    I've never seen a military light display. Thanks for sharing it.
    I love your banner with your decorated home, especially the snow!

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  26. Susie SwansonDecember 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Oh what a beautiful place..I've never seen it but can't wait to go..Hope you have a Merry Christmas..Susie

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  27. AnnDecember 19, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    now that is what I call an awesome light display. It's always nice to see our armed forces honored.

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  28. LVDecember 19, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    What an awesome sight to have seen. I enjoyed from your perspective tho.

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  29. HarrietDecember 19, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Great pictures!

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  30. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪December 19, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Your header shows a very warm Christmas house, come in and have some egg nog.

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  31. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Wow! Fantastic! I think I like the 1st one best :-)

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

    ~Ron

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  32. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪December 19, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    a lot of families will be very happy to have the troops back from Iraq.

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  33. Chatty CroneDecember 19, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    We are going to have to head to Pigeon Forge next year - I really do love Christmas lights - those looked great. sandie

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  34. LarryDecember 19, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    This is quite the display... thanks so much for sharing it and also thank you for your always generous comments at my site... they are truly appreciated! Merry Christmas! Larry

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  35. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiDecember 19, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    This was a wonderful patriotic Christmas light display at Pigeon ForGE, Betsy! The best I've ever seen!

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  36. Lady Di TnDecember 19, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    This post and the previous one shows how grand the light displays are in these two towns. Peace

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  37. SquirrelQueenDecember 19, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Wow, what amazing displays. It must take them all year to get ready for this event. I really like the Air Force plane, I'm going to show that one to my hubby.

    That plantation home is just gorgeous. It reminds me of Savannah.

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  38. DianeDecember 19, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Beautiful lights Betsy, very well done. Diane

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  39. Ms. ADecember 19, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    The pictures are great, can't imagine seeing them in person!

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  40. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Those are some lights! Great display. Merry Christmas.

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  41. Out on the prairieDecember 19, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Some lovely displays,I always enjoyed setting up one in our park at my other home and missed it this year.

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  42. diane bDecember 20, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    A great light display. It is a different kind of memorial park and very attractive. Must have been moving to be there.

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  43. Diane AZDecember 20, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Looks like you had a wonderful time viewing the Christmas lights in Gatlinburg! It really is a fantastic display, great pictures!

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  44. carolina nanaDecember 20, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Love,love,love those lights of the plantation and especially the live oak trees. That is an awesome display.
    The rain is moving in here as I type this at market today.
    Blessings
    Marilyn

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  45. Annie JeffriesDecember 20, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Outstanding!!!, Betsy. I'm sending this to my husband. He will really enjoy seeing this.

    Merry Christmas to you and all your loved ones,
    Annie

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  46. Betty ManousosDecember 20, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    dear betsy,

    that is such a lovely park!
    it is a great light display indeed.
    i like every single one of your photos.

    I'd like to wish you and yours a very happy Christmas!

    big hugs!
    betty

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  47. Sally WesselyDecember 20, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I loved seeing these. We need to go for a ride and see the Christmas lights around here. I didn't put any up outside this year. Too much going on.

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  48. RoseDecember 20, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I would love to see these in person...I love Christmas lights!

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  49. Kim@stuffcould....December 20, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I Love the last pic...neat patriotic lights

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  50. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsDecember 20, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Hey Betsy,

    Thanks for dropping by my blog. I've been so busy getting my Etsy shoppe under way and now I seem to stay busy around the clock. Thomas goes on Medicare next month and my insurance policy that I have this year has doubled in price for next year...so I dropped to the cheapest one they offer and it's still TOOOOO expensive.

    Pray for my Etsy shoppe to bring me prosperity!

    Have a Merry Christmas!
    Hugs,
    Steph ♥

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  51. Busy Bee SuzDecember 20, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I love all the honoring of our hero's!!! Beautiful photos.
    Love to you both!

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  52. nannyDecember 20, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    How do you make such wonderful pictures at night....mine don't turn out so well.

    I hope you and George have a very Merry Christmas.

    Busy days......see you soon!

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  53. AndreaDecember 20, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Wow, these are real lovely photo, thanks for the tour as if we were there too. We have lots of lights also here, our countrymen are really pouring out all their energies decorating homes and parks, but i don't go out at night with camera, i just kept the sight in my head. Merry Christmas and a Blessed 2012.

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  54. CarlettaDecember 20, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    These are wonderful Betsy! Hubby and I used to love driving the kids around looking at the lights each Christmas. We would take them a drink and a snack. I still love seeing them.
    Thanks for sharing these Smokey Mt. lovelies!

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  55. LisaDecember 21, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    The lights are more than awesome. The picture of your home is most lovely Betsy.

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Betsy.

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  56. pennyDecember 21, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    What a beautiful display of Christmas lights Pigeon Forge has. I've never been to that part of Tennessee. Thanks for letting me look over your shoulder.

    Be Well and Happy, Betsy.
    Warm hugs,
    Pam

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  57. Pat TillettDecember 22, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I've never seen anything like these places! Thanks...

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  58. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    That last picture is great; like that you included the moon in it!

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  59. AnnesphamilyJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    You share such dreamy things with us! I love all these shares. You make me smile always! Anne

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  60. Travel QuestDecember 14, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    My husband and I were planning for a trip to Sevierville tommorow to watch festival of lights. I do the quick research to google, the photo leads me to this website and I knew it was you because it says betsyfromtennessee :D I think on this post you make me tour already. I just miss the Winter festival in Niagara Falls and so without a second thought I told my husband I want to see the version of Tennessee lights festival.

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