Oak Ridge, surrounding cities bring fireworks, more fun for 4th
The city of Oak Ridge's annual fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day will be held in A.K. Bissell Park on Tuesday, the Fourth of July, around 9:45 p.m.
But it's not the only place in Anderson County providing a free Independence Day show. Other fireworks shows are planned for Clinton, Rocky Top and more.
The Oak Ridge Community Band will perform prior to the Oak Ridge fireworks show, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Bissell Park. The concert is free, but donations are accepted by the band to help cover the cost of equipment and other expenses.
Anyone planning to attend should bring a lawn chair or blanket for outdoor seating. A safety zone will be established by the Oak Ridge Fire Department to keep people safe from the fireworks. Please sit only in the designated areas stated a city news release. More information on the band's show can be found in a story inside today's newspaper.
Parking will not be allowed along the Oak Ridge Turnpike right of way, according to the city news release. Drivers should also not park on private property, unless they have obtained permission from the owner.
As a reminder, the discharge of fireworks within Oak Ridge city limits is prohibited without a permit. For more information on this event, visit the city of Oak Ridge Facebook page, @CityofOakRidge. You can also call the Oak Ridge Fire Department for additional information at (865) 425-3520.
Marinas, Clinton, Rocky Top, Museum of Appalachia
The following information is provided by Adventure Anderson County, which provides tourist information.
Marinas: Sequoyah Marina will kick off this holiday weekend with live music featuring Elijah Wise on Saturday from 6 to 9 pm. Stardust Marina will have live music with Southern Steele on Monday from 6 to 10 p.m., followed by fireworks. Both marinas are in Andersonville on Norris Lake.
Rocky Top: On Tuesday the city of Rocky Top, known as Lake City by locals, will hold an Independence Day Celebration with a variety of events, including a car show, live music, games, food and fireworks at 10 p.m. The car show will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the other events beginning at 3 p.m.. The events will take place at the George Templin Athletic Field on Main Street.
Norris: The Norris Lions Club brings its annual Norris Day celebration in downtown Norris on Tuesday. Running enthusiasts can begin the day with the Firecracker Road Run sponsored by the Norris Recreation Commission. Later the children’s Dog Show will be held on the Norris Commons, followed by the one-mile Fun Run. There will be a children’s Wheel Race, the Bicycle Parade, the Water Balloon Toss and Water-Ball Battles. There will be sack races and duck races, too. Barbeque pork and chicken with all the sides will be sold by the Norris Lions Club in the Norris Middle School cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Norris Day will conclude with a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/1285863072336794.
Clinton: Activities begin at 5 p.m. at Lakefront Park on Tuesday and end with fireworks at 10 p.m. There will be food vendors, live entertainment, antique cars to view, games and more. For more information, call the parks and recreation department at 865-457-0642.
Museum of Appalachia: On Tuesday, the Museum of Appalachia celebrates Independence Day by launching a gunpowder-filled anvil high into the sky. “Anvil shooting” was once a common way for pioneers to celebrate special events. Anvil shoots will take place at 10 and 11 a.m., noon, 1 and 3 p.m. The event will also include historic demonstrations, live music, patriotic processionals, food vendors, and more. For more info, visit the museum's website. People must pay for admission to the museum.
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