Compiled by One Feather staff
Freedom Fest
Where: Everett Street in Bryson City
What: Pet show, Firecracker 5K, hula hoop-off, watermelon eating contest, sack race, music, and more
Fireworks time: 10pm
Info: 488-3681, (800) 867-9246, www.greatsmokies.com/FreedomFest.html
Fireworks in Sylva
Where: Downtown Sylva
What: Food, drinks, children’s activities, live music
Fireworks time: 9:30pm
Info: 586-2155, www.mountainlovers.com
Murphy 4th of July
Where: downtown Murphy
What: Parade at 10am through downtown; food vendors, bouncy houses, various competitions, and more during the day at Konehete Park
Fireworks time: at dark
Info: www.visitcherokeecountync.com
Fourth of July Celebration
Where: Gatlinburg, Tenn.
What: The Annual First Independence Day Parade in the Nation kicking off at 12:01am; River Raft Regatta, concerts from 100th Army Band, and more
Fireworks time: 10pm
Info: (800) 568-4748, www.gatlinburg.com
Franklin on the Fourth
Where: downtown Franklin
What: Music, crafts, food, antique cars, inflatables, petting zoo, pony rides, Children’s Parade at 5pm
Fireworks time: 9pm at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm
Info: www.franklinlionsclub.com
Ingles Independence Day Celebration
Where: Pack Square Park in Asheville
What: Bouncy houses and children’s activities at 2pm, live music starting at 4pm
Fireworks time: 9:30pm
Info: www.exploreasheville.com
