Independence Day, Fourth of July and July 4 are just a few of the names given to the day Americans celebrate the founding of this great nation. Below is a list of celebrations across the Chattanooga area. Find one that suits you and have a great time honoring this special day.
The events that include fireworks are marked with an *.
Please note: some of the events have been cancelled or rescheduled. The updated information is included.
The events that include fireworks are marked with an *.
Please note: some of the events have been cancelled or rescheduled. The updated information is included.
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| Credit: Brad Snoke |
*Freedom Festival at LaFayette, GA. Fireworks, family fun, food and
fantastic music are the theme for this annual Freedom Festival. The times are 6-10
p.m. at the municipal park on 638 S. Main St. Following the music, fireworks
will begin around 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
*Coolidge Park – Chattanooga
“2013 Pops on the River”. This is a free concert by the Chattanooga Symphony
& Opera Orchestra and Fireworks. The
concert will begin at 8:00 and fireworks will follow afterwards, around 9:45. Free
shuttles are provided from UNUM parking lots on 4th and 5th
street to Coolidge Park from 6:00 till 11:00. UPDATE: Will occur as planned. The concert will only be canceled for extreme weather. Fireworks will only be canceled due to pouring rain.
*Ft. Oglethorpe Polo Fields
-- Ft. Oglethorpe GA. “Patriotism
at the Post” will be held at Barnhardt Circle.
Park is $5.00 per car. Children’s events begin at 7:30. Fireworks begin at 9:00. UPDATE: Canceled with no plans to reschedule.
*Collegedale Greenway at the Veteran’s Memorial Park - Collegedale,
TN - Collegedale’s Annual Fireworks Display
and Concert. The concert
will begin at 7:00pm. Fireworks will follow at dark. UPDATE: Rescheduled due to inclement weather* New date is September 1, 2013.
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*AT&T Field –
Downtown Chattanooga, Lookouts vs Jacksonville Suns. Fireworks will occur after
the game.
*Lake Winnepesaukah –
Rossville, GA. The Spectacular Fireworks Display will start at 10:00. The
fireworks will be shot over the water creating a fantastic display that has
become a Lake Winnie tradition. Park
admission fees apply.
*Bradley Square Mall –
Cleveland, TN Mount Olive Ministries will set off a spectacular set of
fireworks at 9:30 at the Bradley Square Mall. Best of all the stores will stay
open late with special promotions. Larry Hill Ford and Larry Hill Imports are
the sponsors of this year’s fireworks show.
*L & N Depot –
Etowah, TN Etowah Old Fashion Fourth of July Celebration begins at 7:30am and lasts
until 11:00pm.
*South Pittsburg – South
Pittsburg, TN at Playground Paradise/South Pittsburg Pool from 11am to 9:00 pm.
Entertainment begins at 6:00 CDT. Fireworks begin at 9:00 CDT.
*Soddy Daisy Lake –
Soddy Daisy, TN 4th of July celebration begins at 9am at Soddy Lake and ends
with fireworks at dark. There will be a car show, arts, crafts, food, fun and a
lot more. UPDATE: Canceled due to weather. Rescheduled for Oct. 5th in conjunction with the annual Pumpkin Festival.
*Signal Mountain - The Signal Mountain Lions' BBQ & Fireworks Display
will be held on Thursday, July 4th at the playground behind the Signal Mountain
Golf & Country Club from 11:00AM until the barbecue is gone to be followed
by a fireworks display that will begin at dusk.
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*AT&T Field –
Downtown Chattanooga, Lookouts vs Jacksonville Suns. Fireworks will occur after
the game.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
*Lake Winnepesaukah –
Rossville, GA, Spectacular Fireworks Display, starting at 10:00 the fireworks will
be shot over the water creating a fantastic display that has become a Lake
Winnie tradition. Park admission fees apply.
*Veteran’s Park - Spring
City, TN, Shake the Lake. This is an all-day event featuring live music,
food, games, pageant, contests, duck race and fireworks at dark.
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