This year you can celebrate the holiday by cheering for the parade floats by day and snuggling up under the fireworks by night. With so many Chattanooga 4th of July events to choose from, it’s the perfect time for creating amazing family memories!
This list also includes tons of fantastic 4th of July events near Chattanooga for families that like to explore a little further out. These festivals boast a variety of activities including parades, live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, fireworks, and more!
Of course, these are only some of the fun things to do in East TN this July 4th.
Chattanooga 4th Of July Events 2022
Pops on The River
- Location: Coolidge Park, Chattanooga
- Date: July 2, 2022
- Cost: FREE
This fantastic July 4th fireworks event will feature a live musical performance from the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera.
July 4th Events Near Chattanooga TN
Independence Celebration and Firecracker Rod Run
- Location: Soddy Lake and Municipal Park, Soddy Daisy
- Date: July 2, 2022
- Cost: FREE
At this popular patriotic festival, you’ll enjoy fireworks, music, crafts, kids games, chainsaw, carving, a variety of food vendors, and more. This is an all-day event.
Etowah July 4th Celebration
- Location: Downtown Etowah
- Date: July 2, 2022
- Cost: FREE
This is a HUGE all-day 4th of July festival with a variety of musical acts, kids’ activities, food vendors, fireworks, and much more!
Star-Spangled Celebration
- Location: Main Street Stage, Pikeville
- Date: July 2, 2022
- Cost: FREE
Head on out to the Star-Spangled Celebration for live music, food vendors, and awesome fireworks!
Copper Basin Fireworks
- Location: Downtown McCaysville, GA
- Date: July 2, 2022
- Cost: FREE
This stunning fireworks display will light up the entire Copper Basin!
Shake the Lake
- Location: Veterans Park, Spring City
- Date: July 2, 2022
- Cost: FREE
At this all-day festival, you will enjoy contests, food and craft vendors, music, fireworks, and more!
Freedom Celebration
- Location: The Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale
- Date: July 3, 2022
- Cost: FREE
At this fantastic freedom fest, you’ll enjoy live music, food vendors, and fireworks!
Summer Night Concert + Fireworks
- Location: N. Mainstreet Downtown, Decatur, TN
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Cost: FREE
On July 4th, this seasonal concert series transforms into a festive Independence Day festival, complete with live music, fireworks, and food trucks!
BBQ and Fireworks
- Location: Lakesite City Park, Lakesite, TN
- Date: July 4th, 2022
- Cost: FREE
At this quirky BBQ event, the county will provide the meat for all, just bring a side dish to share. You will also enjoy music and a playground for the kids! Fireworks will begin at dusk.
Freedom Celebration
- Location: Bradley Square Mall, Cleveland, TN
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Cost: FREE
Enjoy a colorful fireworks show synchronized to music.
Athens Regional Park
- Location: 101 Regional Park Dr, Athens, TN
- Date: July 4th, 2022
- Cost: FREE
In addition to the fabulous fireworks, you will enjoy games, live music, and food vendors.
TBA Chattanooga Fireworks Shows 2022
Harris Park Fireworks
- Location: Harris Park, Dunlap
- Date: TBA, 2022
- Cost: FREE
Enjoy a traditional parade in the morning and fantastic fireworks after dark!
Fireworks at the Stage
- Location: Community Stage, at the intersection of 4th and Cedar, South Pittsburg
- Date: TBA 2022
- Cost: FREE
At this festive July 4th event, you’ll enjoy fireworks, music, food, and more!
Freedom Fest
- Location: Kristopher’s Kingdom Park, Graysville, TN
- Date: TBA 2022
- Cost: FREE
Celebrate your freedom with delicious food, rockin’ bands, fireworks, and an auction to benefit the volunteer fire department.
Independence Day Celebration
- Location: Jasper City Park, Jasper, TN
- Date: TBA 2022
- Cost: FREE
This patriotic festival includes a fun day of kids’ activities, inflatables, music, fireworks, food and craft vendors, and more!
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
- Location: Signal Mountain, TN
- Date: TBA
- Cost: FREE
The town will host a fantastic Independence Day parade, picnic, and fireworks!
Miners Homecoming
- Location: School House Hill, Ducktown, TN
- Date: TBA
- Cost: FREE
Kick your Independence Day celebration up a notch with a 5 K, parade, games, live music, food vendors, fireworks, and more! Events are happening all around town, but the fireworks will be held at School House Hill.
Essential Gear For Chattanooga July 4th Events
What to Bring
- Many of these events last for hours, which means you’ll need some lawn chairs or a picnic blanket to be comfortable.
- Bring cash just in case your favorite vendor doesn’t accept cards.
- Bring pint-sized ear protection for the young and/or sensitive kids in your life!
- If allowed by the festival, bring some extra water to help you stay cool.
- A canopy will also help you stay cool, just be sure to take it down before the main event!
What not to Bring
- While everyone loves their dog, you’ll probably want to leave him at home. The sad fact is more dogs go missing on July 4th than any other day of the year. You’ve probably already guessed why: running away from fireworks.
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A great list for this Momma who has been here barely a year! Thank you!
You are so welcome! Hope you have fun!
I’m going to be here Fri July 2nd thru Monday 5th, 2021. I’m wanting to see fireworks. Thinking of taking the Southern Belle Sunset cruise either Sat or Sun, need local help to decide which night will have the most fireworks to see. Thanks!
I think your best bet will probably be on the 4th, but I can’t guarantee it. 🙂