At the mid-point of the holiday weekend there are still tons of local events on tap, including tonight’s big Pops on the River concert and fireworks show at Coolidge Park.
Whether you’re planning a trip to the pool, a backyard barbecue or a fireworks-watching expedition, here’s what you need to know to navigate the remainder of the weekend.
FESTIVITIES
- Pops on the River, 150 River St. (Coolidge Park). Watch new Chattanooga Symphony & Opera conductor Kayoko Dan lead the annual musical celebration, which includes patriotic songs, movie music and a fireworks show, today at 8 p.m.
- Red, White & Blue Days, Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St. Create patriotic crafts, put on face paint, have ice cream and cake, parade around the museum and finish with bubble wrap “fireworks” today or Monday from noon to 4 p.m.
- Mount Olive Freedom Celebration, Bradley Square Mall, Cleveland, Tenn. All proceeds from the Mount Olive Church of God-sponsored silent auction from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday go to victims of the April 27 tornadoes.
- Fourth of July celebration, Dalton, Ga. A United States citizenship ceremony will be at 8 a.m. Among Monday’s activities are a softball game at 10 a.m., an eating contest, live music and children’s games.
- Fourth of July parade, Dunlap, Tenn. The parade is at 10 a.m. CDT Monday. There also will be music, concessions and games.
- Patriotism at the Post, Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Today’s 7:30-9:30 p.m. event offers music, games and children’s activities.
- Fourth of July celebration, Soddy Lake park, Soddy-Daisy. Enjoy a car show (9 a.m.-2 p.m.), visit arts-and-crafts vendors, watch contests between fire departments, hear live music and enjoy picnic food on Monday.
- Fourth of July celebration, South Pittsburg, Tenn. Enjoy a band and karaoke beginning at 5 p.m. CDT Monday.
– Compiled by Clint Cooper
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