Chattanooga Fun on the 4th

The holidays are a big deal around Chattanooga, and July 4th is no exception. We've put together a list of area events happening on or around the fourth that are filled with food, fireworks, music, and lots more! 

Wednesday, July 3

• Pops in the Park 
  Starting at 3:00 PM in Coolidge Park, food trucks and vendors will be open to kick-off your afternoon picnic. Local party band Love, Peace, and Happiness will entertain at 4:30 PM, with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera (CSO) performing patriotic favorites at 7:30 PM. The event concludes with fireworks over the river at 9:30 PM. 
  
  
• Freedom Festival & Fireworks 
  The City of Collegedale will be hosting an event at The Commons with food vendors and ample free fun for the kiddos beginning at 4:00 PM. Live music will kickoff at 5:30 PM with mega fireworks lighting up the sky at 9:30 PM. Admission is FREE, but you'll want to plan on paying for parking.

Thursday, July 4

• Creative Discovery Museum's Red, White, & Blue Day 
  Fireworks can be an intimidating for some and past the bedtime of others, so if a quieter, daytime activity is what your family is looking for, here's a great option! From 12:00-4:00 PM, the CDM will have fun holiday-themed activities and crafts. 
  
  
• 1945 Dade County Fair 
  This annual event at Jenkins Park in Trenton GA will kickoff at 12:00 PM with tons of events throughout the day, including kids activities, a talent show, watermelon and hot dog eating contests, and tons more. Fireworks will begin at dusk. 
  
  
• Lookouts Game & Fireworks 
  America's favorite pastime is always a safe bet, with the Lookouts playing the TN Smokies at home. First pitch is at 7:15 PM, with Independence Day Fireworks afterward.
  
  
• Lake Winnie Fireworks 
  Ride your heart out at Lake Winnie during the day, including Soakya Water Park, and follow it up with a huge fireworks show at 10:00 PM. 
  
  
• Lookout Valley Neighborhood Association 4th Celebration 
  Grab your blankets and lawn chairs for family fun at the John A. Patten Center in downtown Lookout Valley. At 7:00 PM, free pizza, chips, drinks, and watermelon will be available with music and a fireworks show at 9:00 PM. 
  
  
• City of Dunlap 4th of July Celebration 
  If you're looking for small town, local fun, this is the place to be. Featuring parades (10:30 AM kiddie parade followed by normal parade at 11:00 AM), games, bounce houses, a ferris wheel, and fireworks at dusk. 

Saturday, July 6

• Ringgold Fireworks Fest 
  Beginning at 11:00 AM, visit The Colonnade for over 100 vendors, food trucks, live music, a kids zone, and fireworks at 9:30 PM presented by Catoosa County. 
  
  
• Soddy Daisy Independence Day Celebration 
  Sponsored by the Vietnam Vets of America Chapter 942 and the City of Soddy Daisy, this event is always fun! Visit Soddy Lake Park at 9:00 AM for a car show, kids activities, live music, vendors, food trucks, and a fireworks show at dark. 
  
  
• Carnival Americana at McLemore Resort 
  Inflatables, live music, and fireworks - oh my! Drive over to Rising Fawn to experience gorgeous views and an Independence Day Celebration from 6:00-10:00 PM. This event is free to McLemore residents and overnight guests of Cloudland, so make sure to purchase a ticket if you don't fit into those two categories (12 & under are free). 
  
  
• Lakesite Freedom Celebration 
  To accommodate parking needs, the City of Lakesite has partnered with Dallas Bay Church to continue their July 4th event. Enjoy food trucks, kid's activities, and fireworks from 6:00-10:00 PM (fireworks begin at 9:45 PM).