{"id":6119,"date":"2020-07-01T15:15:45","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T19:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=6119"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:12:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:12:22","slug":"4th-of-july-fun-smokies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/attractions\/4th-of-july-fun-smokies.htm","title":{"rendered":"Spectacular 4th of July Fun in the Smokies!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Easter, Mother\u2019s Day, and (for some) even Father\u2019s Day this year have been spent at home with video chats to close friends and family\u2026 Independence Day is a time for gathering together and celebrating our country\u2019s freedom, and while forming groups larger than 50 is not recommended for now, traveling to the Great Smoky Mountains and enjoying 4<\/span>th<\/span> of July together this <\/span>summer<\/span><\/a> is A-okay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Quite a few events have been cancelled to aid in health and safety efforts, like the annual Patriot Festival in Pigeon Forge and the Independence Day Parade in Gatlinburg, TN. However, there\u2019s still fun to be had in town with fireworks, friendly (no contact) competition, and live performances. Plus, you\u2019ll find plenty of entertainment and relaxing amenities at your cabin rental in the Smokies \u2014 including private pools, hot tubs, loaded rec rooms, home theaters, and king suites!<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you want to spend Independence Day in privacy at your cabin or venture out to play at local events (safely), the <\/span>Great Smoky Mountains<\/span><\/a> are eager to see you again. And with July 4<\/span>th<\/span> on a Saturday this year (2020), it\u2019s the perfect time to take a mini (or extended) vacation and reconnect with loved ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Attend Public Events Safely
\n<\/b>With cancelled holiday events around the country, it\u2019s nice to have some to look forward to for 4<\/span>th<\/span> of July in one of the most beautiful mountain ranges east of the Mississippi \u2014 the Great Smoky Mountains. Of course, safety is a top priority at all events still being held in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Social distancing is encouraged at all times, those who are feeling even slightly unwell are asked not to attend, and other options to enjoy the events are being made available to help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fireworks!
\n<\/b>Pop \u2014 Sizzle \u2014 BAM! Who doesn\u2019t love a good ole fireworks show? The annual Pigeon Forge fireworks display at Patriot Park is still on and ready to blow you away on July 4<\/span>th<\/span>! Starting at 9:30 p.m., this fun event is FREE to the public and lasts roughly 20 minutes. Visitors able to participate by drive-in are urged to do so to help limit crowds. And if you aren\u2019t ready to venture outside, you can listen in at the cabin via the radio simulcast on WIVK-FM 107.7 FM station in neighboring Knoxville.<\/span><\/p>\n

Patriot Park
\n<\/i><\/b>186 Old Mill Avenue
\n<\/span><\/i>Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
\n<\/span><\/i>865.429.7350<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Wishing to see more colorful fire light up the night sky? Check out Gatlinburg\u2019s free Fireworks Finale at the Gatlinburg Space Needle downtown. Lively and bright, this event is also free and starts at 11 p.m. Opt for a close-up view in town or ask one of our Vacation Specialists about our cabins with city views of Gatlinburg for a fireworks show from your deck at a super safe distance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gatlinburg Space Needle<\/i><\/b><\/a>
\n115 Historic Nature Trail
\n<\/span><\/i>Gatlinburg, TN 37738<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

River Raft Regatta
\n<\/b>Held annually in Gatlinburg, the <\/span>River Raft Regatta<\/span><\/a> promotes friendly \u2014 and no contact \u2014 competition for all ages on the Little Pigeon River. Another free event to enjoy on the 4<\/span>th<\/span> of July, this river race consists of unmanned floats competing down the river from Christ in the Smokies Bridge to the finish line at <\/span>Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of the Smokies<\/span><\/a>. You can create your own floating vessel, rent a rubber duck for $2-5 (all proceeds go to the Gatlinburg Chamber Foundation), or enter a cool miniature sailboat \u2014 the options are endless! After registering your buoyant watercraft at the bridge (starts at 10 a.m.), the race will begin promptly at noon. Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n

What Do You Win?
\n<\/i><\/b>Trophies will be awarded to third, second, and first place in 3 categories.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n