This July 4th, you can cheer for the floats by day and snuggle up under the fireworks by night. With so many festivals to choose from, it’s sure to be a holiday filled with amazing family memories!
These fantastic events for Chattanooga 4th of July 2021 boast a variety of activities, including parades, live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, fireworks, and more!
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Best Events For Chattanooga 4th Of July 2021
Due to current events, 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.
Freedom Celebration
- Location: The Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale, TN
- Date: July 1, 2021
- Cost: FREE
At this fantastic freedom fest, you’ll enjoy live music, food vendors, and fireworks!
Star-Spangled Celebration
- Location: Pikeville Farmers Market, Pikeville, TN
- Date: July 3, 2021
- Cost: FREE
Head on out to the Star-Spangled Celebration for live music, food vendors, and awesome fireworks!
Soddy Lake Fireworks
- Location: Soddy Lake, Soddy Daisy, TN
- Date: July 3, 2021
- 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, TN
- Date: July 3, 2021
- Cost: FREE
This is a HUGE all-day 4th of July festival with a 5 K run, a variety of musical acts, kids’ activities, food vendors, fireworks, and much more!
Fireworks at the Stage
- Location: Community Stage, at the intersection of 4th and Cedar, South Pittsburg, TN
- Date: July 3, 2021
- Cost: FREE
At this festive July 4th event, you’ll enjoy fireworks, music, food, and more!
Harris Park Fireworks
- Location: Harris Park, Dunlap, TN
- Date: July 3, 2021
- Cost: FREE
Enjoy a traditional parade in the morning and fantastic fireworks after dark! The parade will be following the old route, beginning near the old high/middle school.
Copper Basin Fireworks
- Location: Downtown McCaysville, GA
- Date: July 3, 2021
- Cost: FREE
This stunning fireworks display will light up the entire Copper Basin!
Shake the Lake
- Location: Veterans Park, Spring City, TN
- Date: July 3rd, 2021
- Cost: FREE
At this all-day festival, you will enjoy contests, food and craft vendors, music, fireworks, and more!
Freedom Fest
- Location: Kristopher’s Kingdom Park, Graysville, TN
- Date: July 3, 2021
- 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: July 3, 2021
- Cost: FREE
This patriotic festival includes a fun day of kids’ activities, inflatables, music, fireworks, food and craft vendors, and more!
Independence Day Battle of the Bands
- Location: Willow Tree Farms, Ringgold, GA
- Date: July 3, 2021
- Cost: $15
This festive event benefits the Sexual Assault Center and boasts live music, fireworks, and more!
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Fireworks on the Water
- Location: Hales Bar and Marina, Guild, TN
- Date: July 4, 2021
- Cost: FREE
Grab grub from the on-site restaurant and enjoy a fantastic fireworks show. You can drive in or boat in at this location.
Open Gate Day
- Location: Lula Lake, Lookout Mountain, GA
- Date: July 4, 2021
- Cost: $15 per parking space.
This exclusive natural area only opens to the public on special days, called “open gate days.” Celebrate July 4th in style at one of the most exclusive and scenic waterfalls in the south. Spaces are limited, so advanced reservations are required.
Firecracker Mile
- Location: Signal Mountain, TN
- Date: July 4, 2021
- Cost: $15 – $20
A fun 1 mile race with a patriotic theme! Check in is at the trolley stop at the intersection of James Boulevard and Mississippi Avenue.
BBQ and Fireworks
- Location: Lakesite City Park, Lakesite, TN
- Date: July 4th, 2021
- 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! There will be no fireworks this year.
Summer Night Concert + Fireworks
- Location: N. Mainstreet Downtown, Decatur, TN
- Date: July 4, 2021
- Cost: FREE
On July 4th, this seasonal concert series transforms into a festive Independence Day festival, complete with live music, fireworks, and food trucks!
4th of July Family Day
- Location: Painting with a Twist, Chattanooga, TN
- Date: July 4, 20201
- Cost: $29/per person
At this fun and non-traditional July 4th painting party, families will paint a festive firecracker on canvas.
Freedom Celebration
- Location: Bradley Square Mall, Cleveland, TN
- Date: TBA
- Cost: FREE
Enjoy a colorful fireworks show synchronized to music.
Athens Regional Park
- Location: 101 Regional Park Dr, Athens, TN
- Date: TBA
- Cost: FREE
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.
Pops on the River
- Location: Coolidge Park, Chattanooga, TN
- Date: TBA
- 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.
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.
Books to Share
- 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.
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. 🙂