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Celebrate Gatlinburg's 49th Annual Fourth of July Midnight Parade, kicking off on the eve of July 4, 2025, at 12:01 AM. This spectacular event, hailed as one of the “Top 10 Parades to See in the US” by National Geographic Traveler Magazine, will commence at the crossroads of East Parkway and Baskins Creek Bypass, weaving its way south onto Gatlinburg’s Fourth of July celebrations will come to a close at 10:00 p.m. on July 4th when visitors will enjoy the spectacular 20-minute fireworks display in the heart of downtown, with the best viewing areas around traffic lights #3 and #5. Each year, people line up at 11:59 p.m. on July 3 in downtown Gatlinburg and prepare to ring in Independence Day. Fourth of July festivities in East Tennessee are plentiful, particularly so in tourist-centric areas like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. July 4 will be marked with parades, fireworks and more as the July 4, 2025: Catch one of the fireworks displays in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. Experience the iconic Gatlinburg 4th of July Parade. Discover route info, timing, and celebration highlights. Learn more today! Discover why Gatlinburg's 4th of July Parade was named one of the best celebrations in the country! Find details on the parade route and the fireworks show. Don’t miss Gatlinburg’s 4th of July Fireworks finale show at 11:00 PM in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg! This 20 minute fireworks show earns rave reviews and it’s a great way to finish a perfect 4th of July in the Smokies. Celebrate the 4th of July in Gatlinburg with VIP Fireworks & Drone Show Viewing at SkyPark! Buy Your VIP Tickets Now for the Best Fireworks View in Tennessee! Looking for the best place to watch the Gatlinburg Fourth of July Fireworks and Drone Show? Look no further! Join us for the 50th Annual Gatlinburg 4th of July Midnight Parade! Grand Marshal Sponsor: Jason Aldean's Kitchen & Rooftop Bar Lodging Sponsor: Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Date & Time: Join us at 12:01 AM on Friday, July 4, for the first Independence Day celebration in the United States. Parade lineup begins at 11:59 PM on Thursday, July 3. Location: Downtown Designated a Top 20 event by Southeast Tourism Society, join the celebration in downtown Gatlinburg as the city lights up the mountain skyline with to mark our nation’s “Independence Day” with animated 200 drones show featuring patriotic themes launching from the top of the Convention Center and spectacular fireworks finale from the Gatlinburg Space Needle. You can even get a behind the Use this 4th of July in Gatlinburg guide to find excellent fireworks shows, a midnight parade, and plenty of patriotic spirit in the Smoky Mountains of TN! Gatlinburg puts on the country’s first 4th of July parade at midnight! People come from all over the place to see this spectacular Independence Day parade, and about 80,000 people attend every year. Fireworks will light up the skies all over East Tennessee for Independence Day. Here's when and where to find parades, festivals, concerts and more. Celebrate America at Gatlinburg's July 4th Fireworks Finale in Downtown Gatlinburg. Schedule and Best view location to see the fireworks. 4. Attend the Fourth of July Celebration at Gatlinburg SkyPark Take your Independence Day fun to the next level with the Fourth of July celebration at Gatlinburg SkyPark! You’ll not only get to experience the best view of the Gatlinburg fireworks, but have VIP after-hours access to the SkyBridge, SkyTrail, SkyDeck, and SkyCenter! Happy Birthday, America! Our famous Fourth Of July Fireworks and Drone Show viewing is back! *Fireworks and Drone Show will begin at 9:50pm on July 4th, 2025* The City of Gatlinburg will be shooting fireworks off of the Space Needle right in the heart of downtown to celebrate the Fourth of July, and New This Year, the City will be putting on a Drone Show to go with the fireworks! Along with Gatlinburg’s 4th of July Midnight Parade is a true Americana experience, blending small-town pride with big-time celebration. From marching bands and veterans to glowing floats and cheering crowds, the energy is contagious and unforgettable. Gatlinburg’s Annual Fourth of July Midnight Parade in 2025 will march through downtown Gatlinburg, beginning at 12:01 am on July 4th at the Baskins Creek Bypass located on East Parkway. Festive floats decorated in sparkling fashion will line the Parkway featuring patriotic marching bands, larger-than-life balloons, and more. Whether you’re watching the nation’s first Independence Day parade in Gatlinburg, enjoying concerts in Pigeon Forge, or soaking in the mountain views from a local attraction, this guide covers the best ways to celebrate freedom, fun, and fireworks this 4th of July.
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