Drivers should be aware that roads will close in Knoxville starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
(KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) SMOKIES.LIVE — Knoxville will celebrate Independence Day with its annual Festival on the 4th on Saturday at World’s Fair Park, offering free family-friendly entertainment, live music and a fireworks display.
The festival runs from 5 to 10 p.m. and will be held rain or shine. Organizers say attendees can enjoy a variety of activities, including axe throwing, mini-golf games and paddle boats. Food vendors will be located on both the Festival Lawn and Performance Lawn throughout the evening.
Live music begins at 5 p.m. on the Festival Lawn, where Dirty Grass Soul will perform until 7:55 p.m.
The evening also features the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s 42nd annual free Lawson Family Foundation Independence Day Concert at 8 p.m. on the Performance Lawn. No tickets are required for the performance.
The celebration concludes with a fireworks display launched from the Henley Bridge at approximately 9:45 p.m.
Motorists should plan ahead, as several road closures will be in effect for the event. Henley Street and the Henley Bridge will close at 4 p.m. and remain closed until midnight.
Festival on the 4th is free and open to the public.
Questions & Answers
What: Festival on the 4th
When: Saturday, 5-10 p.m.
Where: World’s Fair Park, Knoxville
How much: Free admission
What activities are offered? Axe throwing, mini-golf, paddle boats, food vendors and live music.
Who is performing?
- Dirty Grass Soul, 5-7:55 p.m. on the Festival Lawn.
- Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s 42nd Annual Lawson Family Foundation Independence Day Concert, 8 p.m. on the Performance Lawn.
When are the fireworks? Approximately 9:45 p.m., launched from the Henley Bridge.
What roads will be closed? Henley Street and the Henley Bridge will be closed from 4 p.m. until midnight.
Will the festival be canceled if it rains? No. The event will be held rain or shine.
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