If you plan on being in Pigeon Forge, TN for the 4th of July, the town’s Patriot Festival is something you’ll probably want to check out. The Annual Patriot Festival happens on July 4 at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. This will include free concerts and fireworks for the entire family to enjoy. Here’s what to do:
July 4th:
The action starts at Patriot Park at noon with country superstar John Anderson headlining the event that evening. This event is at Patriot Park in the middle of Pigeon Forge… behind the Old Mill. There will be tons of free activities for kids starting at 12 pm, which will be dubbed “Kid’s Karnival”. Other performers that day include Chris Janson, a rising country singer; Rural Rhythm Records siblings and bluegrass band The Roys, hometown favorite Jimbo Whaley & The Greenbrier; The Return – a Beatles tribute band; music from the Pigeon Forge Community Chorus, and the cast of Grand Majestic Theater will give a salute to our country’s Armed Forces.
Food vendors will also be at the event to give you and your family a chance to refuel and enjoy the entire day (the food is one of the only thing at the event that isn’t free). You could also leave the event (since it’s free) and head to one of the best restaurants in Pigeon Forge.
The festivities conclude at 10 pm with an awesome fireworks display that never disappoints. This thing gets bigger and better every year! The location of the fireworks in Pigeon Forge has moved over the years from Patriot Park to an area behind “fast food strip” where McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Arby’s, etc are. Stay tuned for the exact location so that you can get the best possible viewpoint for your family. This will definitely be an awesome way to spend the 4th of July in Pigeon Forge, TN with your family! Be sure to also check out our article on how to avoid traffic in Pigeon Forge.
Also, if you’ll be in Gatlinburg, TN on July 3rd, you might want to see the 4th of July midnight parade in Gatlinburg, which begins at midnight on July 3rd and is considered the first 4th of July parade in the world.
Your information says you will give the exact location of the fireworks. Has that been decided yet??
Due to the safety of the numerous visitors, the exact location of where they will be shooting from is not disclosed. However, Patriot Park and the surrounding area remains the best vantage point as this is where the festivities take place. You’ll be guaranteed a great view from Patriot Park.
When will the groups performing be announced for the concert. Last year was our first year and it was awesome and we are planning to come again this year, but I already have teenagers planning the event and are dying to know who’s going to be there. The lineup last year was awesome. Thanks in advance.
Hi Amie, a tentaive concert schedule is usually released somewhere around April. We’ll get it posted and an email sent out as soon as we receive it. If you haven’t signed up for our free newsletter yet, that’s the best way to get the latest news about Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg.
Thanks a bunch for the info. I’ve signed up already for the newsletter. Amie
your dates are wrong. Saturday is the 4th, and Sunday is the 5th.
has the concert been canceled? ive had a few people tell me it was
is there a fireworks show at Patriot Park this year and if so, what time is it?
Is there a car show in Pigeon Forge the week of July 4th?
cant wait till we get there,it’s my son joey sizemore birthday july the 2nd so we are coiming down there for this birthday.see you all there.
HAS THE FIRE WORKS BEEN CANCELD FOR RAIN ?