Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is the perfect place to celebrate Independence Day! Our Smoky Mountain city hosts some wonderful patriotic festivities that your whole family is sure to love. To help you make the most of your vacation, Eagles Ridge Resort has put together a convenient guide to spending the 4th of July in Pigeon Forge TN.
The Patriot Festival in Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge’s signature July 4th event is its annual Patriot Festival. This beloved celebration will be held on the 4th at Patriot Park, which is located next door to The Old Mill. The Patriot Festival features live music from big-name acts, games, food vendors, and fireworks. Best of all, admission to the festival is completely free!
Hit Country Duo Thompson Square to Headline Festival
This year’s Patriot Festival will be headlined by the popular country duo Thompson Square! Comprised of husband and wife Keifer and Shawna Thompson, Thompson Square is most famous for their two hit singles “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not” and “If I Didn’t Have You”. The duo has released two albums and is currently working on their third record. Their latest single “You Make It Look So Good” was just released this month to rave reviews.
Before Thompson Square takes the stage, guests at the Patriot Festival will enjoy a concert from Departure, a Journey tribute band from Atlanta, GA. Departure plays all of Journey’s hits and faithfully recreates the sound and feel of the legendary band. If you close your eyes, you’ll swear you’ve been transported back to the 80s!
In addition to Thompson Square and Departure, the Patriot Festival will host a number of other awesome bands and musicians.
(See Also: Where to Hear Live Music in Pigeon Forge)
Schedule of Events at the Patriot Festival
The Patriot Festival will start at noon on the 4th of July in Pigeon Forge TN. The fun will begin with a Kid’s Carnival and a great collection of food vendors.
There will be live music from 1:30 – 9:30 p.m., with Departure and Thompson Square performing last. At 9:45, the evening will end with an amazing fireworks display. The fireworks seem to get bigger and better each year, so we can’t wait to see the pyrotechnics for 2017!
Parking for the Patriot Festival
The best place to park for the Patriot Festival is at the LeConte Center Municipal Lot located on Teaster Lane. The city will provide a free shuttle service from the lot to Patriot Park. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to the festival, but umbrellas are prohibited.
Where to Stay for the 4th of July in Pigeon Forge TN
When you stay at Eagles Ridge Resort, you will be just a short drive from the Patriot Festival. Our cabin community is only a mile away from the Parkway! With everything from 1 bedroom cabins to 9 bedroom cabins, we are sure to have the perfect accommodations for your vacation. To start planning your getaway, browse our selection of cabin rentals in Pigeon Forge.
