Cherokee Runners 3rd Annual Sunset 5K/Walk & Fun Run
When: July 4, Fun Run at 7:15am, 5K at 7:45pm
Where: The start and finish is at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. The 5K run will go through downtown Cherokee, to the traffic light at Casino Trail and back to the Fairgrounds.
Info: stphswimmer@aol.com or gerrgrady@yahoo.com to have form emailed or register online: https://beta.active.com/cherokee-nc/running/races/4th-of-july-sunset-5k-racerunwalk-2013-9655
Cherokee July 4th Fireworks
When: July 4 at dark
Where: Acquoni Expo Center
Info: Howard Wahnetah, 554-6471, howawahn@nc-cherokee.com
Freedom Fest
When: July 4 from 10am – 10pm, fireworks at 10pm
Where: Bryson City
Info: 488-3681, (800) 867-9246, chamber@greatsmokies.com
First Independence Day Parade in Nation
When: July 4 at 12am
Where: Downtown Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Info: (800) 568-4748
Dillsboro July 4th Celebration
When: July 4
Where: Downtown Dillsboro
Info: 586-1439
Ingles Fourth of July Celebration
When: July 4, starts at 4pm, fireworks at 9:30pm
Where: Pack Square Park in Asheville
Info: (828) 259-5800 or email Sandra Travis stravis@ashevillenc.gov
Andrews 4th of July Celebration
When: July 4
Where: Andrews Recreation Park
Info: (828) 321-2135
Murphy 4th of July Celebration
When: July 4
Where: Konehete Park
Info: (828) 361-5387
23rd Annual Patriot Festival
When: July 4, starts at 1:30pm, fireworks at 9:30pm
Where: Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Info: (800) 251-9100
