Independence Day in the Smokies

Do More Than Just Celebrate July 4 This Year - Make It An Experience To Remember!

Marked by more than just the boom of colorful fireworks, the Fourth of July has always been a festive and patriotic holiday celebrated by Americans small and tall, young and old. It is the crowned jewel of summer holidays and elicits the desire to congregate with friends and family to cookout, hangout and come out to see the magnificent light displays in the night skies.

Now some may have gotten a little lazy and lackadaisical, and need a patriotic wake up call to restore the spirit of Independence Day. Let Eden Crest Vacation Rentals come to your rescue. Put some verve back into Fourth of July by making plans to celebrate in the Smoky Mountains in a modern American log cabin with a fabulous view of the grandeur of the mountains as a backdrop.

In addition to the incredible views and natural beauty of this region, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg offer a great variety of festivities for the occasion. Here are a few of the highlights:

• 36th Annual July 4th Midnight Parade - July 3-4 - Gatlinburg - As the first ever Independence Day parade, this event draws thousands and features a special tribute to military personnel. Stretching more than a mile in length, the parade showcases elaborately decorated floats, helium balloons, equestrian participants and a large contingent of armed service men and women. For more information, call (800) 568-4748 or visit www.eventsgatlinburg.com/event_detail.aspx?id=22.
• Gatlinburg’s River Raft Regatta - July 4 - Gatlinburg - Starting at noon on the Little Pigeon River in downtown, this unmanned river raft race is open to anything floatable except balls and plastic eggs. For more information call (800) 568-4748 or visit www.eventsgatlinburg.com/event_detail.aspx?id=33
• "Stand Here" Fireworks Finale - July 4 - Gatlinburg - The highlight of any Fourth of July weekend includes awesome fireworks, and this event really delivers. The City of Gatlinburg lights up the mountain skyline downtown at 10 p.m. with a grand display that has been designated a Top 20 event by the Southeast Tourism Society. For more information call (800) 568-4748 or visit www.eventsgatlinburg.com/event_detail.aspx?id=21.
• 21st Annual Patriot Festival - July 4 - Pigeon Forge - This is a family-friendly explosion of entertainment, food, fun and games, and of course FIREWORKS! The evening includes music from the Pigeon Forge Community Chorus and a salute to the Armed Forces by the cast of the Grand Majestic Theatre. For more information call (865) 429-7350 or visit www.mypigeonforge.com/events_patriotfestival.aspx.

If these prospects don’t resuscitate your patriotic spirit and restore your holiday mojo, then nothing will! But be sure to make your reservations with Eden Crest now, as this is a very popular weekend and will sell out fast. Secure your spot now to ensure the perfect holiday weekend in the ideal modern mountain cabin getaway!