The fourth of July is one of the highlights of the summer season. You want to plan accordingly so you won’t miss the Independence Day festivities in Gatlinburg! The Smoky Mountains are a great place to spend the holiday. Bring your favorite cookout foods, your family and head down to one of our  luxurious mountain cabins this July!

First Independence Parade in the Nation

As the clock strikes midnight, the parade will begin! Honor our armed forces with a celebration that has become a tradition in Gatlinburg. This will be the 41st year the parade has taken place. Line up on the streets downtown for an unforgettable evening! The parade will feature floats, music, balloons and marching bands to celebrate the holiday! Get there early, you’ll want a good spot!

Fourth of July Fireworks

Gather round for a magnificent fireworks display! What is the fourth of July without an amazing fireworks show? Head to downtown Gatlinburg for the “Fireworks Finale”, rated as a top 20 destination event by the Southeast Tourism Society. The best viewing areas are traffic lights #3 and #5. Arrive early! The event starts at 10pm on July 4th. Be sure to wear your red, white and blue!

Fourth of July Cookout

If you choose to stay in and enjoy the company of your loved ones, head to the nearest grocery store and host your own fourth of July cookout! Our cabins come with fully-equipped kitchens and grills! There’s no reason you can’t enjoy the fourth of July the right way! Bring your friends and family to our luxurious mountain cabins for a holiday weekend to remember!

We even offer pet-friendly cabins! Check out all of our cabins and spend an unforgettable holiday weekend in the Smoky Mountains! Visit our website and book your cabin today! The mountains are calling, they miss you!