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Join us in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee, at 12:01 AM on Thursday, July 4, for the 50th Annual Gatlinburg 4th of July Midnight Parade —the first Independence Day celebration in the nation! This iconic event begins with the parade lineup at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, July 3, and follows the Parkway from Baskins Creek Bypass to Traffic Light #10. The July 4th parade in Gatlinburg seems to get bigger and better each year, and we can’t wait for this Independence Day! This year, country music star, Conner Smith, will be the Grand Marshal of the parade. The parade route begins at the Baskins Creek Bypass and goes through downtown Gatlinburg to Traffic Light #10. The grand marshal will be rising country music performer Logan Crosby. Staff ReportGrand Marshal EmiSunshine is shown at the July 4 Midnight Parade in Gatlinburg. — A Fourth of July tradition is returning to Gatlinburg— the Midnight Parade. Each year, people line up at 11:59 p.m. on July 3 in downtown Gatlinburg and prepare to ring in Independence Day. The Gatlinburg Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce Logan Crosby, a rising star in country music, as the Grand Marshal of the 50th Annual July 4th Midnight Parade. The historic event This year, rising country music star Logan Crosby is leading the parade as Grand Marshal, and Living East Tennessee had an opportunity to sit down with Crosby to talk about his connections to Gatli Join us for the 50th Annual Gatlinburg 4th of July Midnight Parade! Grand Marshal Sponsor: Jason Aldean's Kitchen & Rooftop Bar Lodging Sponsor: Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Date & Time: Join us at 12:01 AM on Friday, July 4, for the first Independence Day celebration in the United States. Parade lineup begins at 11:59 PM on Thursday, July 3. Location: Downtown Rising Country Music Star to Lead “First July Fourth Parade in the Nation” Rising country music star and recent runner-up of ABC’s American Idol, HunterGirl will lead the 47th Annual Gatlinburg Fourth of July Midnight Parade as Grand Marshal. Gatlinburg celebrates the 4th of July in a big way and this year will be no exception with the first Independence Day Parade in the nation. The parade has been named as a “Top Ten Parade to see in the US” by National Geographic Traveler Magazine and rate by Livability.com as one of the “Five Best Fourth of July Celebrations in Smaller Cities”. Don’t miss this years Grand Marshal Celebrate the Gatlinburg 4th of July 2025 with parades, fireworks, and family fun. Find event times, tips, and travel info to plan your visit. Get details on the Gatlinburg 4th of July Midnight Parade and Fireworks display to see what to expect and the best places to view the Gatlinburg Fourth of July fireworks. The parade has been named by National Geographic Traveler Magazine as a “Top Ten Parade to see in the US” and recognized by Livability.com as one of the “Five Best Fourth of July Celebrations in Smaller Cities.” Additionally, the event has earned multiple Grand Pinnacle Awards by the International Festivals and Events Association. The parade, stepping into the night right as July 4th begins, will snake through the heart of downtown Gatlinburg, starting from Baskins Creek Bypass on East Parkway. Witness the Parkway come alive with brightly lit floats, patriotic ensembles, and massive balloons, creating a memorable spectacle. Join us at 12:01 AM on Thursday, July 4, for the first Independence Day celebration in the United States. Parade lineup begins at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, July 3. Celebrate Independence Day in Gatlinburg Make history by attending the 50th Annual Gatlinburg 4th of July Midnight Parade, one of the most iconic Fourth of July events in the country. Details Celebrating a nearly half-century tradition, the 49th Annual Gatlinburg Fourth of July Midnight Parade will kick off at 12:01 a.m. on July 4th, ringing in the “First Independence Day Celebration in the Nation.” ACM Awards New Male Artist of the Year Nominee and GOLD-selling Country music hitmaker Conner Smith will headline the award-winning parade as grand marshal, ushering in the Discover why Gatlinburg's 4th of July Parade was named one of the best celebrations in the country! Find details on the parade route and the fireworks show. Whether you’re watching the nation’s first Independence Day parade in Gatlinburg, enjoying concerts in Pigeon Forge, or soaking in the mountain views from a local attraction, this guide covers the best ways to celebrate freedom, fun, and fireworks this 4th of July. The parade has been named by National Geographic Traveler Magazine as a “Top Ten Parade to see in the US” and recognized by Livability.com as one of the “Five Best Fourth of July Celebrations in Smaller Cities.” Additionally, the event has earned multiple Grand Pinnacle Awards by the International Festivals and Events Association. Kick off your Independence Day with a bang—literally—at the Gatlinburg 4th of July Parade, one of the nation’s most exciting and unique patriotic celebrations. Famous for being the first official Fourth of July parade in the nation, this annual event begins just after the clock strikes midnight, welcoming the holiday with flair.
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