Annual Gatlinburg 4th of July Midnight Parade

Downtown Gatlinburg (on Parkway)

• Date: 7/3/2025
• Starts: 11:59pm

Continuing a cherished tradition spanning nearly half a century, the 50th annual Gatlinburg 4th of July Midnight Parade begins on July 3 at 11:59pm. This exciting event is widely heralded as the "First Independence Day Celebration in the Nation." Bathed in a sea of red, white, and blue, this parade is recognized as one of the "Top 10 Parades to See in the US" by National Geographic's Traveler Magazine and recognized by Livability.com as one of the “Five Best Fourth of July Celebrations in Smaller Cities.” This display of vibrant floats and live entertainment winds through downtown Gatlinburg, embarking from the Baskins Creek Bypass on E. Parkway.