Staff Report GATLINBURG â Parade goers lining the streets of Gatlinburg enjoyed perfect weather for the family favorite event. The parade honored Military Veterans and Heroes and Frontline Healthcare Workers for their efforts during the Pandemic. âFrontline Healthcare Workers put their lives on the line every day to save others during a very difficult year,â said Marci Claude, public relations manager for the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau. âWe wanted to take this opportunity to honor our local healthcare providers from LeConte Medical Center and say thank you. It was wonderful to see the spectators applaud them as well.â Parade goers were entertained by elaborately decorated floats from local attractions, restaurants, businesses and community organizations, large balloons, marching bands, local area public safety agencies and more.