(Updated for 2020)
This July 4th you can cheer for the floats by day and snuggle up under the stars by night. With so many festivals to choose from, it’s sure to be a holiday filled with amazing family memories!
The fantastic 4th of July events below boast a variety of activities, including parades, live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, fireworks and more!
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What to Bring
- Many of these events last for hours, which means you’ll needs 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 bottled 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.
For your convenience, Chattanooga and Hamilton County are listed first, with all additional counties following in alphabetical order.
As always, you can click any blue event name to verify the information provided or get additional details.
2020 4th Of July Events Near Chattanooga
Due to COVID, please be sure to check the status of these events before you go. Please check even on the morning of the event to make sure it hasn’t been canceled.
BBQ and Fireworks
- Location: Lakesite City Park, Lakesite, TN
- Date: July 4, 2020 at 5:30 PM
- Cost: FREE
At this quirky event, the county will provide BBQ for all, just bring a side dish to share. You will also enjoy music, fireworks, and a playground for the kids!
Star Spangled Celebration
- Location: Pikeville Farmers Market, 3150 Main Street, Pikeville, TN
- Date: June 29, 2020 at 7 PM
- Cost: FREE
Live music, food vendors, and awesome fireworks!
Freedom Celebration
- Location: Bradley Square Mall, Cleveland, TN
- Date: July 4th, 2020 at 9:30 PM
- Cost: FREE
Enjoy a colorful fireworks show sinchronized to music.
Independence Day Celebration
- Location: Jasper City Park, Jasper, TN
- Date: July 4, 2020 at dark
- Cost: FREE
Fireworks only. A fun day of kids’ activities, inflatables, music, fireworks, food and craft vendors, and more!
Independence Extravaganza
- Location: Community Stage, intersection of 4th and Cedar, South Pittsburg, TN
- Date: July 4th, 2020 at dark
- Cost: FREE
Fireworks only. Enjoy great music, fireworks, and hot dogs and drinks provided by the city! This information was confirmed by phone.
Hales Bar and Marina
- Location: 1265 Hales Bar Rd, Guild, TN
- Date: July 3rd, 2020 at 9 PM
- Cost: FREE
Fireworks only.
Athens Regional Park
- Location: 101 Regional Park Dr, Athens, TN
- Date: July 4th, 2020 at 8:10 PM
- Cost: FREE
National Guard flyover and fireworks show only. In addition to the fabulous fireworks, you will enjoy games, live music, and food vendors. Their Facebook page hasn’t been updated yet. This information was confirmed by phone.
Harris Park
- Location: Harris Park, Dunlap, TN
- Date: July 4, 2020 9 AM (parade), 9:00 PM (fireworks)
- Cost: FREE
Enjoy a traditional parade in the morning and fantastic fireworks after dark!
Canceled 4th Of July Events Near Chattanooga
Pops on the River
- Location: Coolidge Park, Chattanooga, TN
- Date: canceled
- Cost: FREE
Enjoy a variety of musical acts, including a performance by the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra. The grand finale of the night will be a spectacular fireworks display over the river. There will also be plenty of food truck onsite.
Independence Day Celebration
- Location: Veterans Park, Collegedale, TN
- Date: canceled
- Cost: FREE
Live music, food vendors, and fireworks!
Firecracker Mile
- Location: Signal Mountain, TN
- Date: canceled
- Cost: $15 – $20
A fun 1 mile race with a patriotic theme!
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
- Location: Signal Mountain, TN
- Date: canceled
- Cost: FREE
The town will host a fantastic Independence Day parade, picnic, and fireworks!
Soddy Lake Fireworks
- Location: Soddy Daisy, TN
- Date: canceled
Enjoy fireworks, music, a variety of food vendors and more. This is an all day event.
Bledsoe County
Bradley County
Marion County
McMinn County
Etowah July 4th Celebration
- Location: Downtown Etowah, TN
- Date: canceled
- Cost: FREE
This is a HUGE all day festival with a 5 K run, variety of musical acts, kids activities, food vendors, fireworks and much more!
Meigs County
Summer Nights
- Location: N. Mainstreet Downtown, Decatur, TN
- Date: canceled
- Cost: FREE
Jammin’ live music and fireworks!
Polk County
Miners Homecoming
- Location: School House Hill, Ducktown, TN
- Date: June 27, 2020
- 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.
Rhea County
Shake the Lake
- Location: Veterans Park, Spring City, TN
- Date: canceled
- Cost: FREE
At this all day festival, you will enjoy contests, food and craft vedors, music, fireworks, and more!
Freedom Fest
- Location: Kristopher’s Kingdom Park, Graysville, TN
- Date: canceled
- Cost: FREE
Delicious food, rockin’ bands, fireworks, and an auction to benefit the volunteer fire department.
Sequatchie County
- Red, White, and Blue: The Story of the American Flag – A fun kid-friendly look at the history of the American flag.
- The Fourth of July Story – Journey back to revolutionary times to learn the history of the holiday.
- Daniel’s First Fireworks – Join Daniel Tiger and his family as they view a fireworks display. This is a great one if you have kids that might be scared.
A great list for this Momma who has been here barely a year! Thank you!
You are so welcome! Hope you have fun!