07/03/2026
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an unforgettable, action-packed evening of food, music, and family fun!
• 📅 Date: Saturday, July
• 📍 Location: Houston Park
• 🕕 Time: 6pm–11pm
• 💲 Admission:FREE (Family-friendly & everyone is welcome!)
⏰ Schedule of Events
• 6pm | Opening Ceremony & Birthday Cake: Kick off the night honoring America's 250th with local leaders, live entertainment, and free birthday cake.
• 7pm | Patriotic Bike Parade: Kids can deck out their bikes, trikes, scooters, or wagons to compete for prime prizes, including tickets to Anakeesta in Pigeon Forge! Music hosted by DJ Richard Kirkland.
• Post-Parade | Karaoke Contest: Take the stage and show off your vocal skills. Dress in your best patriotic attire for bonus points and a chance to win tickets to WonderWorks, Smokies Baseball, the Tennessee Aquarium, gift cards, and more.
• At Dusk | Synchronized Fireworks Spectacular: Watch the sky light up with a massive fireworks display synchronized to a music simulcast on WGSM.
• Post-Fireworks | Live Music by BIG GUN: Keep the energy high until 11pm with a high-octane performance by one of the nation's premier AC/DC tribute bands.
🍔 Ultimate Community Cookout
Skip the standard festival snacks—we are serving up a massive backyard cookout menu:
• Blue Line BBQ: Freshly smoked BBQ sandwiches
• L&D Catering: Southern fish fry, pinto beans, and cornbread
• Fresh Starts: Walking tacos and classic hot dogs
• Tim & Kelly: Hot, crispy funnel cakes
• Sweet Treats & Drinks: Shaved ice, ice cream, dirty sodas, and fresh lemonade
🛍️ Shopping & Kids' Activities
• Marketplace: Browse local vendors offering unique baked goods, crafts, and patriotic merchandise.
• All-Day Play: Keep the kids active with on-site inflatables, a splash pad, a playground, basketball courts, and yard games.
📢 What to bring: Pack your lawn chairs, blankets, and your favorite people. Let's celebrate 250 years of freedom together!