FESTIVAL ON THE 4TH - WEDNESDAY, JULY 4TH, 2012

For current info on FESTIVAL ON THE 4TH please contact the Special Events Office at 215-4248. The Festival on the Fourth promises once again to deliver a wide variety of family fun including entertainment, activities and treats at the City of Knoxville’s Fourth of July celebration. The free festival begins at 2 p.m. and ends at approximately 10 p.m. at the conclusion of the fireworks display. Throughout the day festival goers will be treated to good music, good food, good fun and good times on the South and North lawns of the Worlds' Fair Park. Starting at 8 p.m., the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will begin the 28th Annual Pilot Independence Day Concert on the World’s Fair Park’s South Lawn. The two-hour show features the KSO performing a mix of patriotic and Americana pieces. Conducted by KSO Musical Director Lucas Richman, this medley will be the perfect accompaniment to the fireworks spectacular. Fireworks start at 9:35 p.m. The fireworks display can be easily seen from the World's Fair Park and even from boat locations at Volunteer Landing. FREE PARKING: World’s Fair & Blackstock Parking Lots, 11th Street, Locust Street, State Street & Market Square Garages - ADA Parking at Fort Kid Parking Lot NO PETS - NO COOLERS - NO ALCOHOL NO PERSONAL TENTS / TENT CANOPIES For more information, call the Knoxville Office of Special Events at 865-215-4248.

Photo by Don Tritt

MAP - DOWNTOWN

Use this map to find your way to the festival and to find parking for downtown. Larger View of the Downtown Map [PDF]