4th of July in the Smokies

Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge

• Date: 7/4/2025

Tennessee's Smoky Mountains region is a popular destination for 4th of July celebrations. Check out all the upcoming festivities and join us for one of the best and most patriotic days of the year!

Gatlinburg’s most-nail biting race of the summer returns with the River Raft Regatta! Set against the backdrop of Gatlinburg’s fun-filled Fourth of July celebration, comes the ever-competitive River Raft Regatta, an annual race of unmanned floatables down the Little Pigeon River. 

Gatlinburg's 4th of July Drone Show and Fireworks Finale has been designated a Top 20 event by Southeast Tourism Society. Join the celebration in downtown Gatlinburg to mark our nation’s “Independence Day” with a magnificent fireworks and drone show.

The Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival includes the city’s annual fireworks extravaganza. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the show!