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Sun-Kissed Memories Await Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration Presented By Food City June 14 - Aug. 3, 2025 Turn sun-kissed days into starry nights at Dollywood Parks and Resorts, your home for summer memories. At the Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration presented by Food City, days stretch longer, with refreshing adventures around every corner. Discover Summer's vibrant hues throughout the park Blazing Fury will reopen July 4, 2025, after it was closed for maintenance and updates. The ride originally opened in 1978, when Dollywood was still Silver Dollar City. This summertime event gives families a unique chance to ride Dollywood’s world-class roller coasters into the night. And you won’t want to miss the Sweet Summer Nights show featuring drones that light up the sky and conclude with an amazing fireworks show. Blazing Fury, one of Dollywood’s most iconic rides, returns to the Pigeon Forge theme park this Fourth of July. Get all the details! Discover Dollywood 2025 festival lineup—from flowers and food to pumpkins and lights. Plan your perfect seasonal trip to Pigeon Forge! The evening wraps up with a spectacular fireworks display over Wildwood Grove, offering one of the best ways to experience 4th of July fireworks in the Smoky Mountains. For families, couples, and thrill-seekers alike, Dollywood delivers a perfect blend of summer fun, live entertainment, and Independence Day celebration all in one place. Dollywood to reopen one of its most iconic rides, make special radio announcement Blazing Fury, one of Dollywood’s oldest rides, will reopen at 10 a.m. on July 4. See the 2025 Dollywood crowd calendar and predictor to see the busiest and least busy days at Dollywood throughout the year. See the 2025 Dollywood schedule including their full operating calendar of open dates, hours, new events, festivals, and more! This Dollywood Ultimate Guide reveals what's new at Dollywood, the Dollywood 2025 hours and schedule, where to find Dollywood coupons and discount tickets, and more! Dylan Scott Headlines Patriot Festival 2025! Proudly presented by the City of Pigeon Forge, Pigeon Forge will mark Independence Day with the city’s annual fireworks on Friday, July 4th, kicking off the holiday weekend. We will still have 4th of July activations TBD (presented by Food City). Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration is a great reminder that some of the best fun is made even after the sun goes down. Families can emjoy making memories in the park even later this year, with extended summer operating hours until 10pm. Dollywood hosts multiple festivals throughout the year. Complete with unique food and activities, each new festival brings new adventures! Discover the magic of Dollywood in 2025 with our comprehensive guide to the park's exciting festivals and events. From seasonal celebrations to family fun, Dollywood offers a year full of entertainment that showcases the culture and beauty of the Smoky Mountains. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning passholder, plan your trips around Dollywood’s operating schedule and don’t See the park calendar and operating hours for Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country. Make memories worth repeating at Dollywood. Summer 2025 drone shows abound at theme parks and July Fourth community events. Many of these drone light shows are free to watch. Experience summer's best moments as hundreds of drones dance across the night sky to tell a unique Dollywood story through 3D animations and a symphony of light. Dance Parties | 8:45 and 9:15 p.m. 3D Drone & Fireworks Show | 9:40 p.m. *Weather permitting. Drones are visible only in the Wildwood Grove area. Continue Reading Heading to the Smokies to celebrate the Fourth of July? Here's when and where to find firewoks and parades. Experience the fourth of July in Pigeon Forge, TN! The annual Patriot Festival will feature music, food, fun games and fireworks; all of which are free and open to the public. Dollywood's fireworks and drone show You can cap off a July 4th visit to Dollywood with the theme park's nightly fireworks and drone show around 9:40 p.m. as part of the park's Smoky Mountain Dollywood’s fireworks and drone show You can cap off a July 4th visit to Dollywood with the theme park’s nightly fireworks and drone show around 9:40 p.m. as part of the park’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration.
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