Everyone loves a parade and what better time of year to have a parade than during springtime in the Great Smoky Mountains!  Come celebrate the arrival of spring and the legacy of local music at the Music in the Mountains Spring Parade this April in Pigeon Forge. This year’s Grand Marshall will be Cal Ripken Junior, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame and youth mentor. This parade will move along the Pigeon Forge Parkway and feature cold-air character balloons, marching bands, and much more.