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America's First Fourth of July Parade

 
Betsy Ross reenactment
 

Event Dates: July 03, 2012 - July 04, 2012

Description of Event

As the stroke of midnight rings on the Fourth of July, Gatlinburg begins America's First Independence Day Parade on the Downtown Parkway. With over 100 entries of marching bands, floats, giant balloons, and special guests, nearly 100,000 flag-waving spectators line the parade route to cheer America's birthday.  www.eventsgatlinburg.com

Admission Fee (if any): Free

Ages Festival is Appropriate For: All Ages

How to Get There

Gatlinburg is easily accessible on Highways 441/321 in East Tennessee via I-40 at exits 407, 435 & 443

For More Information, Contact:

George Hawkins

georgeh@ci.gatlinburg.tn.us
www.eventsgatlinburg.com
303 Reagan Drive, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-0500 · toll-free 800-568-4748 · fax 865-430-4603
 

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Latitude: 35.716918200
Longitude: -83.502144800
Elevation: 1361 FT (415 M)
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