KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Crowds are expected to return to World's Fair Park on the Fourth of July for Knoxville's annual festival featuring free musical performances, plenty of fun and a fireworks finale!
The Festival on the 4th starts at 5 p.m. at the Festival Lawn stage with a performance by Knox Vegas DJs. After that, performances by other artists are set for the festival lawn and the performance lawn stages, lasting until 7:45 p.m.
Then, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will take over for its 40th annual free concert. That performance starts at 8 p.m. in the Tennessee Amphitheatre. Conductor Aram Demirjian said the orchestra will play a variety of music, including patriotic classics and a tribute to the Summer Olympics.
After the orchestra's performance, crowds will have a chance to look to the sky and watch the city's fireworks show, launching from the Henley Bridge at 9:45 p.m.
The festival will also offer family-friendly fun like water wars, axe-throwing, mini-golf and paddle boats. Vendors will also offer snacks and meals, and the event is expected to go on rain or shine.
No pets and no alcohol will be allowed at the festival. People also cannot bring personal tents or canopies.