City of Knoxville - Boomsday 2008 in Knoxville

BOOMSDAY 2008 - AUGUST 31, 2008

Photo by Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation

Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008

Since 1987, Boomsday has been a successful one-day free event that has brought hundreds of thousands of people to Knoxville’s Volunteer Landing and Neyland Drive for what has become known as the nation’s largest Labor Day weekend fireworks show. In addition to watching the jaw-dropping fireworks, attendees also hear the show choreographed to patriotic and contemporary music with non-obtrusive promotional messages simulcast on radio. Over its history, Boomsday has evolved into Knoxville’s signature event, bringing more than 325,000 visitors to Knoxville’s riverfront for food, a kids’ play area, live music, and of course the biggest boom in the nation for one highly anticipated night each year.

2008 CHRYSLER JEEP BOOMSDAY FESTIVAL FACT SHEET

What: The 21st anniversary of the largest Labor Day weekend fireworks show in the nation; The day will be filled with tons of fun - food from 30 vendors, amusement games and rides, exhibits, children's activities and inflatable area, and a community stage with some of the region's best young athletes and performers.

When: Sunday, August 31, 2008

Time and Place: Noon - 10 p.m. - Neyland Drive and Volunteer Landing in downtown Knoxville

Admission: Free

TIPS AND MORE

Do Bring:

Sunscreen, hats, comfortable shoes

Blankets or lawn chairs to sit on

Portable radio to hear orchestrated music during the fireworks (if desired)

and of course the family!

Don't Bring:

Motorized vehicles or scooters (KDP personnel to determine if necessary for persons with disabilities)

Backpacks – all other bags are subject to random searches

Picnic supplies, coolers or refillable containers

Cans or bottles

Outside food/beverage

Pets

Skateboards, bicycles, skates, skate shoes

Tents, canopies or umbrellas

Firearms, laser pointing devices or weapons of any kind

Alcoholic beverages

PARKING

The City County Building garage will open at 11 a.m. Sunday. The L-3 open air deck will be reserved for special needs parking and viewing (with appropriate vehicle permit) on the east end of the event.

UT will provide special needs parking with appropriate vehicle permit in the S-23 lot directly across Lake Loudoun (east of Thompson-Boling Arena).

The pedestrian bridge from the City County Building to Volunteer Landing will close at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Special event parking will be available at the Main Street Garage, Dwight Kessel Garage, Market Square Garage, Locust Street Garage and City County Garage for $5.00.

All UT Parking lots except S-7, will be open for general public parking for a fee of $5.

MORE INFO

Visit www.boomsday.org or call 865-342-9191 for more information regarding Boomsday.