Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in the Smoky Mountains
America’s 250th falls on a Smokies summer, headlined by Gatlinburg’s midnight parade, a drone show and fireworks, plus the wacky River Raft Regatta, Pigeon Forge’s Patriot Festival, and special events at Anakeesta, Dollywood, and the SkyPark.
Where to Watch Fireworks in Gatlinburg
The nation’s first Independence Day parade steps off at 12:01 a.m., followed by the River Raft Regatta and a 20-minute fireworks finale over Ripley’s Plaza, our guide to Gatlinburg’s two-day 4th of July.