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Photos: Pops on the River patriotic celebration at Coolidge Park attracts hundreds, ends with a bang

The annual Pops on the River musical celebration at Coolidge Park honoring America attracted hundreds of people and concluded with a fireworks display on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga. — The annual Pops on the River musical celebration at Coolidge Park honoring America attracted hundreds of people and concluded with a fireworks display on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga. The annual Pops on the River musical celebration at Coolidge Park honoring America attracted hundreds of people and concluded with a fireworks display on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga.

By Doug Strickland July 3, 2019 1 min read

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Pops on the River

Angela Roberts, center, and Robert Roberts wave flags during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

Musicians with Operation Song perform during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

Charlotte Reynolds plays a game with a ball and racket during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

An American flag cornhole board is seen during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

American flag bean bags are used in a game of cornhole during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

Layla Page Greagorich lays on a blanket during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

A sandwich is served on an American flag plate during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

A group serves food during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

Audrey Dueitt eats chips on a watermelon blanket during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

Kayden-Marie Munroe, right, and her aunt Mel Cash enjoy a musical performance during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

Audrey Lucas plays a jumbo game of connect four during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

People gather for the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

A balloon flies near the carousel house during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

Anne Kraft eats dinner wearing an American flag-themed dress during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

Wendell Feltman Sr., right, and Jane Seale stand for the National Anthem during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

People sing along with the National Anthem during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

Greg Keith places his hand over his heart for the National Anthem during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

Kayoko Dan conducts the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

Anakin Reyes plays with bubbles during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

Fireworks close the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The annual evening of music honoring America concluded with a fireworks display.

The annual Pops on the River musical celebration honoring America at Coolidge Park attracted hundreds of people and concluded with a fireworks display Wednesday evening, July 3, 2019, in Chattanooga.