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Photos: Pops on the River

Fireworks from the 2018 Pops on the River Independence Day celebration at Coolidge Park light up the sky over the Tennessee River on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera played a collection of patriotic music during the free event.
Fireworks from the 2018 Pops on the River Independence Day celebration at Coolidge Park light up the sky over the Tennessee River on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera played a collection of patriotic music during the free event. Fireworks from the 2018 Pops on the River Independence Day celebration at Coolidge Park light up the sky over the Tennessee River on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera played a collection of patriotic music during the free event.

By Cody Schmelter 1 min read

View a gallery of this annual celebration of Independence Day, featuring a free concert by the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera on July 3 at Coolidge Park.

The performance, showcasing patriotic and traditional tunes as well as music from some of America’s most influential composers, was followed by a fireworks finale over the Tennessee River.