Things to do in Chattanooga: Parades

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Chattanooga’s 2013 July 4th Celebrations and Fireworks

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.

Credit: Brad Snoke

Friday, June 28, 2013

*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 4^th and 5^th 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.

Credit: Brad Snoke

Thursday, July 4, 2013

*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.

Credit: Brad Snoke

Friday, July 5, 2013

*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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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Collegedale-Ooltewah Christmas Parade 2012

Watching a small town parade is a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Add warm temperatures and beautiful weather and you have a day made in holiday heaven. We arrived an hour before the scheduled start time in order to ensure a great picture taking spot that allowed for easy exiting after the parade. As it turned out, our chosen spot was perfect. I do not know who or what group was in charge of the holiday parade, but I must say kudoos to them. This year's parade was one of the best I have seen. I was totally blown away by it. Although the parade pictures do not do it justice, they will allow you to see a few of the wonderful participants of the parade.

Little Debbie Parkway before the parade.

Collegedale police officers making sure the parade path is clear.

Let the Collegedale-Ooltewah parade begin.

Patriotic start to the parade.

Emergency vehicles

Fire engine

Tri-community emergency vehicle

Up close to the emergency vehicle

Fire engine with ladder

Ooltewah High School Marching Band

Ooltewah High School Color Guard

Chattanooga Choo Choo, Ooltewah High School Band

Ooltewah High School Red Hots

Really large snack cakes anyone?

Little Debbie snack cakes, delicious!

The people who make Little Debbies

East Hamilton Color Guard

East Hamilton Marching Band

Cool old Car

I am Goofy!

Christmas decorated truck

Side view of a Christmas decorated truck.

Very large, very white dog. Isn't he cute?

Love the wheels. I want peppermint colored wheels.

Really old car.

Military vehicles decorated for Christmas.

Please remember and pray for all the soldiers who will not be home for Christmas.

Military vehicle

Reminds me of Mash

Thanks for reading about what to do in Chattanooga and the special events being held in this great town. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Be sure to check out the Holiday Starlight Parade and the Lighted Boat Parade Pictures.

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Chattanooga 2012 Lighted Boat Parade

It would not be Christmas on the Tennessee River without the annual Chattanooga Lighted Boat parade. After the Holiday Starlight parade was over, everyone walked just a bit to the Tennessee River at Ross' Landing to watch the boat parade. This year's parade was sponsored by Marine Max and was followed by a fantastic fireworks display. We left the street parade early in order to get seats for the boat parade (I am a boat enthusiast). This was actually a good idea because we were able to set on the concrete seats overlooking the river instead of in the grass. Below are a few pictures of my favorite boats. Please note, these are moving boats at night some of the pics are blurry but you will get the picture.