Smoky Mountain Events
There’s always something exciting happening in the Smoky Mountains! Parades, festivals, craft shows, fireworks, live music — these are just some of the many exciting events in the Smoky Mountains visitors can attend throughout the year! Take a look at the upcoming Smoky Mountain events below, and see what’s happening while you’re in town!
Gatlinburg - First Independence Day Parade in the Nation
Jul 04, 2026 - Jul 04, 2026
(865) 430-4148
Gatlinburg - Tennessee, 37738
Gatlinburg’s award-winning Fourth of July Midnight Parade will kick off at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 4. The parade will start at the intersection of East Parkway and Baskins Creek Bypass, turning south onto Parkway at traffic light #3 then continues through town. it ends at Ski Mountain Road. Parade watchers are encouraged to arrive early to save their spots and avoid traffic.
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