Mark your calendars for the following state-wide Fourth of July events. Please visit tnvacation.com and click on ‘Events’ for a complete listing of events.

JULY 3
Red, White and Zoo – Nashville – Kicking off Independence Day, the Nashville Zoo’s celebration will feature food, games and entertainment for all ages. Other activities include an inflatable bounce house, obstacle course, games and special docents. CONTACT: 615-833-1534, nashvillezoo.org.

JULY 3-4
Gatlinburg’s Fourth of July Midnight Parade – Gatlinburg – Beginning at midnight and stretching more than a mile in length, over more than 100 units will be showcasing elaborately decorated floats, helium balloons, marching bands, equestrian entries and a large contingent of armed services men and& women. CONTACT: 800-568-4748, eventsgatlinburg.com

JULY 4
Anvil Shoot And Celebration – Norris - Old-fashioned celebration with musicians, craftspeople and demonstrations of old-time activities such as sassafras tea brewing, shepherding, rail splitting and more.  CONTACT: Museum of Appalachia, 865-494-7680, museumofappalachia.org

Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! – Nashville - This annual event is Nashville’s largest one-day party and features live music, family activities, food, and one of the nation’s best fireworks displays. The official two and a half hour2 ½-hour concert will kick off at 7: 00p.m. and will conclude with the South's largest fireworks show at approximately 9:30 p.m. arranged by Pyro Shows and choreographed to music by the NSONashville Symphony Orchestra. CONTACT: 800-657-6910, visitmusiccity.com

21st Annual Patriot Festival – Pigeon Forge - Concerts, food, games and fireworks highlight this annual Independence Day celebration. CONTACT: 800-251-9100, mypigeonforge.com

4th of July Celebration – Adams – This annual celebration includes picnicking, family fun activities, food and firework display. CONTACT: 615-696-2687, adamstennessee.com

July 4th Celebration at Cherokee Park – Morristown - This free, day-long musical celebration will entertain the entire family.  Throughout the day, enjoy a variety of bands, children's games and activities, ending with a spectacular firework display at sundown.  CONTACT: 423-581-5630, citizentribune.com

Smokin’ the Water 4th of July Festival – Kingston - Celebrate July 4th with a parade, Miss Firecracker Pageant, drag boat races, food, live music, care show and more and ending with that ends with an exciting fireworks show. CONTACT: 865-376-5572, roanetourism.com

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