With Fourth of July festivities continuing through July 6, there’s plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day across the greater Chattanooga area. Be advised that some communities have multiple events, some events do not include fireworks and, while most are free to attend, some may have entrance fees for certain celebration components such as contests and tournaments. Here’s the Independence Day chronology for Southeast Tennessee, Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama.
June 28
— LaFayette, Georgia: LaFayette’s Freedom Festival will be at 5 p.m. at the Ross Abney Complex, 252 First St. There will be music, activities and vendors, and fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. Learn more at facebook.com/mycityoflafayette.
— Dalton, Georgia: Pops in Burr Park will be at 6:30 p.m. at Burr Performing Arts Park, 101 S. Hamilton St. There will be live music, children’s activities, food for sale, ballet and choir performances and fireworks. Learn more at creativeartsguild.org.
Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Fireworks light up the night sky during the finale of the Pops in Burr Park event in Dalton, Ga. on Friday, June 30, 2023. The event was sponsored by the Creative Arts Guild and featured performances by Ain’t Just Whistlin’ Dixie Jazz Band and the Creative Arts Guild Chamber Orchestra. The eventing culminated with a fireworks show.Matt Hamilton
— Chattanooga: There will be fireworks after the Lookouts home game against the Rocket City Trash Pandas, which begins at 7:15 p.m. at AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Other game promotions include a pregame concert by the Union at 6 p.m.; Faith & Family Night, hosting congregations from across greater Chattanooga; and Kids Run the Bases after the game. General admission tickets cost $8. Learn more at milb.com/chattanooga.