Tennessee - July 4th Highlights
- 4th of July Midnight Parade - Gatlinburg, Tennessee
July 3 - 4, 2008
Gatlinburg kicks off America’s Fourth of July celebration, attracting up to 100,000 spectators for the nation’s first Independence Day Parade, which steps off on July 3rd at midnight and features giant helium balloons, patriotic floats and more. On July 4th, the festivities continue with the popular annual River Raft Regatta beginning promptly at noon, following registration starting at 11 a.m. - Independence Day Celebrations - Memphis, Tennessee
June 30 - July 4, 2008
About.com's City Guide to Memphis provides a round-up of popular Memphis area events - Events will be updated annually. - Let Freedom Sing! - Nashville, Tennessee
July 4, 2008
Head to Riverfront Park for Nashville's annual Fourth of July celebration, which features a day of entertainment and family fun, plus an evening of incredible fireworks synchronized to the rhythm of the Nashville Symphony. One of the best fireworks displays in the nation, this annual celebration attracts more than 100,000 spectators each year. The event will air live nationally on Great American Country (GAC) in its entirety. During the day festivities include a Free Family Fun Zone and food vendors with a sampling of everything from All-American favorites to Southern specialties.Also, find out about other Nashville area Fourth of July celebrations from About.com's City Guide to Nashville
- Annual Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Crafts Festival - Smithville, Tennessee
July 4 - 5, 2008
The Tennessee and National Official Jamboree and Crafts Festival,this popular annual event attracts well over 100,000 visitors from all 50 states and several foreign countries to enjoy a weekend of Appalachian music and fun. - Jonesborough Days - Jonesborough, Tennessee
July 4 - 6, 2008
Tennessee's oldest town celebrates the area's agricultural heritage with BBQ, parades, traditional crafts, regional music, fireworks and more. - Tennessee Tourism Web Site
July 4, 2008
For information about many more events, visit the special Summer Fireworks announcement at the Tennessee Tourism Web Site.
Virginia - July 4th Highlights
- Monticello Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony - Charlottesville, Virginia
July 4, 2008
A truly inspiring July 4th event, this outdoor naturalization ceremony for new citizens is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Monticello’s West Lawn. Members of the public will be admitted free of charge. This year 75 people from 30 different countries are to be sworn in as U.S. citizens during the annual ceremony. Since 1963, more than 3,000 men and women have taken the oath of citizenship at Monticello in Independence Day ceremonies. The White House has announced that President George W. Bush will be the featured speaker at the 2008 ceremony. Free tickets are required for entry. - An American Celebration at Mount Vernon - Alexandria, Virginia
July 4, 2008
The home of our first commander-in-chief will celebrate George Washington's contribution to America's independence and freedom on the Fourth of July with its annual Red, White and Blue Celebration from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The day will feature musical performances, a special wreath laying ceremony, free birthday cake for all (while supplies last), and a visit by "General Washington" himself. All events are included in regular Estate admission. - USA and Alexandria Birthday Celebration - Alexandria, Virginia
Saturday July 12, 2008
Extend your celebrations to the Saturday after July 4th in Alexandria, when the 259th birthday of Alexandria and the 232nd birthday of the United States will be observed with a performance by the acclaimed Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, followed by a grand finale of fireworks. For additional information call the Events Hotline at 703-883-4686 or the Special Events office at 703-838-4844. (Rain date for fireworks only is July 13th.) - Watch the Washington, D.C. Fireworks from Virginia - Arlington, Virginia
July 4, 2008
A few of the most popular spots for viewing the spectacular Washington, D.C. July 4th fireworks are actually located in Arlington, Virginia. The fireworks, presented by the National Park Service as the finale to A Capitol Fourth and America's Biggest Birthday Party, begin at 9:10 p.m. and finish at 9:30 p.m. - Independence Day at Kings Dominion - Doswell, Virginia (near Richmond)
July 4, 2008
Celebrate America's birthday in a big way with the area's largest fireworks display. - Celebration 2008 at the Martinsville Speedway - Ridgeway, Virginia
July 3, 2008
Enjoy music, carnival rides for kids and more at this annual celebration. - Stars & Stripes Explosion - Virginia Beach, Virginia
July 4, 2008
This annual Hampton Roads family-friendly, star-spangled celebration features an array of concerts from the Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach to a Beatles Tribute and more, followed by an oceanfront fireworks extravaganza, launched from a barge off of 20th Street at about 9:30 p.m. - Busch Gardens Fireworks Extravaganza - Williamsburg, Virginia
July 4, 2008
Details to follow. - The Yorktown Fourth of July Celebration - Yorktown, Virginia
July 4, 2008
Celebrate Independence Day in Yorktown, where the British were defeated in the last major battle of the American Revolution. Family oriented events throughout the day include a foot race, parade, arts and crafts, musical entertainment and fireworks over the York River. Special Note: Several changes have been made in the event schedule for 2008. - The Virginia Tourism Web Site
Visit the Official Virginia Tourism Corporation Web Site for more information about many other Fourth of July events and celebrations taking place this year throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
West Virginia - July 4th Highlights
- Snowshoe Mountain Independence Day and Community Day - Snowshoe, West Virginia
July 4 - 6, 2008
Enjoy music on the Village Stage all weekend and a spectular mountaintop fireworks display on July 4th.
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