{"id":2918,"date":"2015-06-24T08:00:14","date_gmt":"2015-06-24T12:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=2918"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:12:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:12:17","slug":"fourth-of-july-in-gatlinburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/advice\/fourth-of-july-in-gatlinburg.htm","title":{"rendered":"2015 Fireworks and Fun on The Fourth of July"},"content":{"rendered":"

All summer long, Gatlinburg has exciting events and adventures in store for its visitors. But on July 4, things get a lot more fun as you take part in special celebrations you\u2019ll only find in the Smokies. From the first Independence Day Parade in the Nation to the River Raft Regatta, Gatlinburg waves the red, white, and blue in a big way for a Fourth of July to remember!<\/p>\n

First Independence Day Parade in the Nation<\/strong>
\nKicking off the Independence Day celebration is the 40th-annual first parade in the nation! The parade begins at the stroke of midnight on July 3 and brings in the 4th of July by paying special tribute to military veterans and other U.S. military heroes. This year, the parade starts Friday night, July 3, 2015. Join 100,000 other spectators as they line the streets of Gatlinburg for this award-winning spectacle.<\/p>\n

River Raft Regatta<\/strong>
\nAfter the Independence Day parade, be sure to head back to the cabin and get some good rest\u2014there\u2019s plenty more to see and do while you\u2019re in Gatlinburg on this fun-filled weekend, including the River Raft Regatta<\/a>!
\nAt 10 a.m. on the morning of July 4, particpants in the River Raft Regatta will bring floatable rafts of all kinds to enter this unique and exciting race. The River Raft Regatta starts at the Christ in the Smokies bridge on River Road and ends at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of the Smokies.
\nParticipants can enter into one of two categories\u2014trash (not handmade) and treasure (handmade). Awards will be give to the top three in each category, as well as to the most creative raft, the youngest participant, and the oldest participant. This is a great way to involve the kids and engage their imaginations while you\u2019re on vacation\u2014and maybe they\u2019ll even take home the big prize! The \u201cJudges’ Choice\u201d award is given each year to the favorite raft of the race.<\/p>\n

Registration for the River Raft Regatta begins at 10 a.m., and the race starts at 12 p.m. So get your creative caps on and bring your floatable treasures to the Smokies. Or bring along your guests and just enjoy watching the floats as they race down the river. You\u2019ll have a great time, have some big laughs, and enjoy the fresh summertime air as you cheer along this year\u2019s participants in the River Raft Regatta.<\/p>\n

Fireworks Finale<\/strong>
\nTo end your exciting Fourth of July in Gatlinburg, enjoy the show-stopping fireworks display in downtown Gatlinburg. The Southeast Tourism Society designates this fireworks show a top 20 event\u2014so be sure not to miss out on the action! The fireworks finale is a perfect way to close out a fun-filled Independence Day and to celebrate America\u2019s freedom in an unforgettable way!<\/p>\n

Perfect Cabins for Summer<\/strong>
\nAs you plan your Fourth of July getaway to the Smokies, be sure to book early so you can enjoy one of our best cabins for those hot summer days\u2014cabins with pools<\/a>! We have cabins of all sizes and varieties that provide either pool access or private indoor and outdoor pools for your convenience and enjoyment while you\u2019re away.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for a cabin that can sleep 30 or a cabin for two, you\u2019ll find what you\u2019re looking for at Cabins For You. Check out these options for your summertime escape, and enjoying celebrating another year of freedom in the cozy mountain town of Gatlinburg!<\/p>\n