What all is happening at MAINx24?

• MAINx24 Parade | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Line up along Main Street to celebrate the whacky and weird artistic creativity of the Chattanooga community — costumes are encouraged.
• World Heavyweight Chili Cookoff | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Buy an all-you-can-eat express lane ticket prior to the event to skip the line and get straight to tasting the 20+ chilies.
• A Merry Carnival | 12-4 p.m. | Head to The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo + the garden area for carnival activities, and check out performances by the Chattanooga Fire Cabaret.
• Adult Big Wheel Race | 12-5 p.m. | See folks race their hearts out in front of Architectural Surfaces (405 E. Main St.).

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• Second Annual Tree Lighting | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 4 p.m. | Hamilton County Courthouse, 625 Georgia Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Enjoy the Hamilton County tree lighting with Santa Claus, the Chattanooga Elf, face painting, hot chocolate + food trucks.

• Josh Gates | Friday, Dec. 1 | 8 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $50.75-$61.25 | Join the explorer and author known for his adventures on Discovery Channel’s “Expedition Unknown” + “Expedition X” for stories of the unexplained.

• Christmas Market | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lookout Mountain City Hall, 1214 Lula Lake Rd., Lookout Mountain, GA | Free+ | Shop gifts, sweet treats, and live trees from local to the area vendors.
• Bobby Stone Film Series | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 7 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $7.50-$13.50 | Get in the holiday spirit with a special screening of “Home Alone.”
• MAINx24 | Saturday, Dec. 2 | Times vary | Locations vary, Main Street, Chattanooga | Free+ | Experience 24 hours of fun at this Southside festival, featuring 100+ events like a pancake breakfast and the wackiest parade around.*

• The Holiday Market | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Parkside Hall, 2035 Polk St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Enjoy gift shopping, food, and fun at this market featuring over 25 local vendors.

• B = Balance: Is the person experiencing dizziness or loss of balance?
• E = Eyes: Do they have blurred vision?
• F = Face drooping: Ask them to smile. Is one side of their face drooping?
• A = Arm Weakness: Tell the person to close their eyes and raise their arms above their head. Are they unable to lift one or both arms?
• S = Speech Problems: Is their speech slurred, or are they having difficulty understanding words?
• T = Time to call 911: If the person is experiencing any of the above signs, call 911 immediately.

• Hamilton County and city officials recently unveiled two honorary plaques at the Hamilton County Courthouse. The plaques are dedicated to the first County Executive Dalton Roberts + former County Mayor Claude Ramsey for their “landmark achievements.” (Chattanoogan.com)

• Several roads in the Southside area near Finley Stadium will be closed in preparation for the Blue Cross Bowl. Expect closures + restrictions beginning today, Nov. 30 at 8 a.m. through Saturday, Dec. 2 at 11:59 p.m. Detours will be posted.

• The Chattanooga Area Chamber will host a “Chamber Chatt” covering safety tips for local businesses today, Nov. 30 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Attendees will hear from Downtown Chattanooga Alliance’s Steve Brookes + a Chattanooga Police Department officer. RSVP online.

• Hamilton County will host its first Season to Remember, a statewide initiative that takes place in Nashville each year, on Monday, Dec. 4. The public is invited to honor victims of homicide and their families beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hamilton County Courthouse. (Chattanoogan.com)

• The City of Chattanooga’s Department of Equity and Community Engagement is looking for projects for its annual MLK Day of Service slated on Monday, Jan. 15. Think: Neighborhood cleanups, helping at a local shelter, and more volunteer opportunities. Register a project online.

• The Carpetbagger’s Comedy Night is set to return to The Granfallon for a special one-night performance on Saturday, Dec. 2 to celebrate MAINx24. The comedy show announced its final show + closure back in October due to scheduling conflicts with the venue. Get tickets.

• Get ready for a true Christmas carol. Chattanooga Theatre Centre will open its production of “Scrooge! The Musical” on Friday, Dec. 8. See this twist on the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge + three Christmas ghosts through Sunday, Dec. 31.

• Food trucks, ice cream, piñatas + more. Clumpies Ice Cream Co. - Southside is hosting a Clumpies Food Truck Alley event this Saturday, Dec. 2 from 2 to 11 p.m. Stroll 14th Street for good eats, dessert, and a spin-to-play piñata game that benefits Toys for Tots. See details + food trucks.*

• ICYMI, our latest edition of NOOGA Wellness in partnership with Erlanger features: tips for staying healthy this holiday season, local autumnal eats, the opening of the River to Clouds Route trail, and more. Subscribe (and never miss an issue).*

• Explore beautiful houses decked out in seasonal splendor this Saturday, Dec. 2 from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Holiday Tour of Homes at Black Creek. Each festive home features a raffle + tasty samplings from Chattanooga’s top catering companies, and the entire event directly benefits alcohol + drug abuse recovery at CADAS.*

• Last call for this exclusive deal: Score 50% off everything online at Harlestons — the Golf Digest/Golfweek/Golf Channel-featured premium men’s apparel brand — with code BF50. (We especially love their performance polos.) Bonus: Free shipping on $125+ and easy returns, always.*

• Which ugly Christmas sweater would you choose? We’re liking: the Santa hat-topped wine glass or the “Home Alone” print featuring Catherine O’Hara.*