Come to Pigeon Forge throughout the month of August to honor America’s heroes with the Celebrate Freedom event! This wonderful event honors all of the courageous men and women who have fought and who continue to fight for the freedom of our great nation. The highlight of the event is the Veterans Homecoming Parade to salute America’s military veterans. Here is everything you need to know about the Celebrate Freedom in Pigeon Forge event:
Discounted Attraction and Show Tickets for Freedom Fighters
Pigeon Forge celebrates our country’s freedom fighters with fantastic discounts at many local businesses and attractions throughout the end of August! These include discounts for police officers, firefighters, veterans, active military personnel, paramedics and emergency medical technicians. One of the best deals is 40 percent off a Dollywood one day admission ticket which is honored at the park’s front gate window for those with ID. Honored freedom fighters can also enjoy FREE admission to the Titanic Museum Attraction as well as the Elvis and Hollywood Legends Museum! Other great deals include $7 admission per person to the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel and 25 percent off at the TopJump Trampoline Park for military members and their family.
Veterans Homecoming Parade
The City of Pigeon Forge proudly presents the Veterans Homecoming Parade on Saturday, August 19, 2017. The parade kicks off at 9 AM and travels northbound on the Pigeon Forge Parkway starting at traffic light #8 at Dollywood Lane. The parade route ends at traffic light #5 at Jake Thomas Road. Get the entire family together, bring some chairs and arrive to the parade route early to wave and cheer on the participating veterans and veteran organizers. They will all appreciate your enthusiasm and support during this wonderful parade!
Where to Stay
If you are looking for the ideal accommodations near the Celebrate Freedom in Pigeon Forge event, check out the Eagles Ridge Resort! Our beautiful cabins are situated within serene heavily wooded settings where you can enjoy the best of the Great Smoky Mountains. The best part is that our
cabins are just one mile from the Parkway in Pigeon Forge where you can easily access the Veterans Homecoming Parade viewing areas, as well as all of the exciting Pigeon Forge attractions. Our cabins feature every amenity necessary to enjoy a delightful getaway to the Smokies, including fully equipped kitchens, whirlpools, hot tubs, game rooms and more! We have one bedroom cabins that are perfect for a romantic getaway or cabins with up to 9 bedrooms that are awesome for a group getaway or family reunion. If you happen to be traveling with your beloved furry companion, we even have a fantastic selection of pet friendly cabins that range in size from one to seven bedrooms. While staying with Eagles Ridge, guests also have the unique opportunity to take advantage of our clubhouse and outdoor swimming pool with a deck!
Check out all of our cabins in Pigeon Forge today to plan your visit to the Celebrate Freedom in Pigeon Forge event! We look forward to seeing you soon at Eagles Ridge!
