{"id":5393,"date":"2019-04-08T12:00:47","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T16:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=5393"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:12:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:12:21","slug":"4-ways-to-celebrate-4th-of-july-in-the-smokies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/events\/4-ways-to-celebrate-4th-of-july-in-the-smokies.htm","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Celebrate 4th of July in the Smokies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fireworks sizzle and pop across the star-filled sky in celebration of our nation\u2019s independence on the 4th of July! While you could attend the same local event, friend\u2019s party, or at-home festivities, why not change things up this year for an extra memorable holiday experience? The Great Smoky Mountains is the perfect place to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/gatlinburg_article\/firework_show_in_gatlinburg.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liven up this Independence Day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with 4 fantastic ways to celebrate: a top parade, river regatta, patriotic festival, and a cabin cookout plus pool party!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>#1 | First Independence Day Parade in the Nation<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kicking the 4th of July party off promptly at midnight in Gatlinburg, the First Independence Day Parade in the Nation certainly lives up to its name \u2014 with more than 4 decades behind it. Whimsical floats drive past as playful participants wave, sing, and dance. Military bands join in with fun beats that will have you dancing and clapping. Horse hooves clop by as patriotic tunes fill the air. And the crowd smiles and cheers, waving mini American flags and clapping for our nation\u2019s heroes. This 1+ mile parade \u2014 named in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Geographic<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Traveler\u2019s list of top 10 parades to see in the USA \u2014 is a fantastic 4th of July celebration you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b><i>Parade Tips<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrive a few hours early on July 3 to snag the best viewing spot (stretching from Baskins Creek Bypass on East Parkway \u2013 traffic light 10 at Ski Mountain Road).<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay comfy with a foldable chair.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack a few snacks and water or drinks to keep the kids happy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snap tons of photos for your journal, family scrapbook, and social media!<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/independence-day-parade-in-the-nation-pigeon-forge.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/independence-day-parade-in-the-nation-pigeon-forge.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6769\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>#2 | Gatlinburg River Raft Regatta<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After catching some Zzzs, wake up for another 4th of July favorite in the Smokies \u2014 the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/gatlinburg_article\/river_raft_regatta.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gatlinburg River Raft Regatta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! This family-friendly competition challenges racers\u2019 creativity, style, and sheer luck on the Little Pigeon River with 3 racing categories. Craft the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most Creative<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> raft, create a handmade <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treasure<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or compete with a rentable rubber <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duck<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Starting at the Christ in the Smokies Bridge on River Road at noon, launch your prize-winning (fingers crossed) float down the Little Pigeon River, where it will travel to the finish line at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of the Smokies. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip: register your crafty river raft for FREE or rubber duck for $2 (or 3 for $5 day of) by 10:00 a.m. on the lawn of the former Christ in the Smokies<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> museum.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>#3 | Patriot Festival in Pigeon Forge<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy Birthday, USA! It\u2019s time to celebrate our independence at the annual Patriot Festival in Pigeon Forge. Held at none other than Patriot Park on July 4, this FREE event is perfect for the whole family. Grab festival food favorites and set out picnic blankets and lawn chairs (umbrellas and coolers are not allowed) while the kiddos play games at the Kid\u2019s Karnival. Listen to live performances, including country favorites! 2021\u2019s headliner was Clint Black, so 2022 is sure to be impressive! And be sure to stick around for the grand fireworks finale!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b><i>Patriot Park<br><\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">186 Old Mill Avenue<br><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pigeon Forge, TN 37863<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>#4 | Cabins for YOU<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget about classic 4th of July pastimes at your cabin rental: a barbecue cookout, epic pool party, game tournaments, and holiday films! Choose from hundreds of cabins across Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, featuring charcoal\/gas grills, private indoor pools or community pool access, fully loaded rec rooms, and home theaters with surround sound. And that\u2019s just the start\u2026 From 1 to 16 bedrooms and budget-friendly to luxury (and pet friendly!), we have the perfect cabin for your patriotic vacay in the Smokies! We\u2019ve even got American-themed favs \u2014 like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/american_bear_cabin.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Bear Cabin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b><i>Bonus Amenities<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain, river, or woodsy views<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FREE Wi-Fi<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fully equipped kitchen<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">King-size beds<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor hot tub<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoor jetted tub<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rocking chairs<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big screen TVs<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washer\/dryer<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-ways-to-celebrate-4th-of-july-in-the-smokies.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-ways-to-celebrate-4th-of-july-in-the-smokies.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6768\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you\u2019re hanging out around the cabin, be sure to take advantage of your fully equipped kitchen as well! You\u2019ll have all you need to whip up <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pigeonforgetncabins.com\/4th-of-july-recipes-for-your-cabin-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun 4th of July recipes,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from snacks and meals to drinks and desserts!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Make this 4th of July one to remember with friends and family in the Great Smoky Mountains!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fireworks sizzle and pop across the star-filled sky in celebration of our nation\u2019s independence on the 4th of July! While you could attend the same local event, friend\u2019s party, or at-home festivities, why not change things up this year for an extra memorable holiday experience? The Great Smoky Mountains is the perfect place to liven up this Independence Day with 4 fantastic ways to celebrate: a top parade, river regatta, patriotic festival, and a cabin cookout plus pool party! #1 | First Independence Day Parade in the Nation Kicking the 4th of July party off promptly at midnight in Gatlinburg, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5396,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[292],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5393","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5393"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5393\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10055,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5393\/revisions\/10055"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5396"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}