Pigeon Forge is always illuminated by bright and alluring lights, inviting families to experience countless adventures, and the colors span the entire spectrum, but this upcoming weekend, those colors will be Red, White and Blue! The 4th of July holiday is a staple in the Smokies, but when celebrating 250th year of the United States of American, the Smokies is taking it to an entirely different level!
The Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival is an annual tradition that typically features a concert and fireworks, but when celebrating such an amazing milestone, one day and one concert is just not enough. SO, on July 3rd and 4th, at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, the two-night event will be filled with live music, delicious food, fun games, and explosions in the night sky to properly celebrate our nations birthday!
On Friday July 3, gates open at 1:00 pm. Kids games and food vendors will highlight the park, leading up to local artist taking the stage at 3:00, followed by LANCO at 5:00 and then the headliner for that day, Craig Morgan entertaining the crowd at 8:00 pm. Then on Saturday the 4th, the festivities again begin at 1:00, with local musicians again at 3:00, and then Parmalee takes over at 5:00, and headliner Carly Pearce takes over the stage at 8:00 . Following the show, at approximately 10:00, The Fireworks Grand Finale will take place and the sky will burst into an explosion of fireworks, as the Patriotic celebration turns skyward.
All of the activities are free and open to the public, and your entire family is sure to enjoy the family friendly activities and games throughout the afternoon and evening. Be sure to bring a seat with you, as seating is not provided. Blankets and Lawn Chairs are welcome, however be sure to leave your umbrellas and coolers behind, as those are not permitted at the event. Food vendors will be serving up hamburgers, hot dogs, and a plethora of other delicious options that you will be able to purchase at the event.
For more information, click here: Patriot Park Festival and also note that parking for the Pigeon Forge Patriot Fest is free and available at the city parking area on Teaster Lane between The Island and the LeConte Center. A shuttle will be available to take guests to Patriot Park to enjoy the festival. Shuttles operate every 20 minutes. Honor America’s heroes and our freedom at the Annual Patriot Festival in the heart of Pigeon Forge!
In addition to the Patriot Festival, you will be able to find sales all around the Smokies. Every shopping center and mall, from Tanger Outlet Mall in Sevierville to the larger retailers, Sales galore will make shopping and saving easy and fun. But one VERY special place that you will NOT want to miss is Stages West, the premier western wear store in the smokies!
Stages West will be hosting their Red, White & Boots event on Friday, July 3, from 12:00–3:00 PM to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary! The community is invited to join in on the afternoon of family-friendly fun. From 12:00 -3:00 PM stop by and enjoy FREE ice cream from Cruze Farm! Complimentary hat branding, Face Painting, and live music by HWYTENN. Plus, the first 100 guests through our doors during event hours will receive a limited-edition Ariat ball cap (while supplies last). Stages West is located at 2765 Parkway in Pigeon Forge.
