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25th Anniversary of the Music City’s July 4th Celebration

July 4^th is fast approaching and it is time for one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the United States.  Nashville’s Department of Tourism and the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the schedule for this Saturday’s Riverfront activities.

Let Freedom Sing!  If there’s one thing Nashville knows how to do, it’s throw a party. On Saturday, July 4th head down to Riverfront Park for a day filled with summer fun. Check out the Coca-Cola FREE Family Fun Zone with inflatables and more fun for every member of the family. The NowPlayingNashville.com First Stage will feature music beginning at 2pm with Frankie Ballard, The Grascals, MTA’s “Transit,” Lee Roy Parnell and more. The Main Stage concert will kick off at 7pm with the Fisk Jubilee Singers and the Nashville Symphony performing the National Anthem, followed by a special patriotic salute by Mayor Karl Dean, Barry Scott, and the Nashville Symphony. Performances by The Gabe Dixon Band and Wynonna will continue through the night for the city that music calls home. Stay for our grand finale including an incredible fireworks display synchronized with a performance by our very own Nashville Symphony.

• 12:00pm  The Family Fun Zone, brought to you by Coca-Cola, Opens
• 2:00pm The NowPlayingNashville.com First Stage Entertainment Begins
• 2:00pm MTA’s “Transit”
• 3:00pm Frankie Ballard
• 4:00pm The Grascals
• 5:00pm Lee Roy Parnell
• 6:45pm – Main stage entertainment begins featuring Wynonna, The Gabe Dixon Band, Barry Scott, and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra.
• 9:03pm (approximately) Fireworks Begin with Nashville Symphony
• 9:25pm  Fireworks Conclude

 Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I bring a cooler into the event?  No, coolers will not be allowed in the park.
2. Will there be food and drinks available for purchase?  Yes, food and beverage vendors will be on location at 12 noon. Music City July 4th is a non-alcoholic event at Riverfront park.
3. Can I bring my umbrella to shade me from the sun?   Umbrellas will be permitted as space allows unless it obstructs the view of other patrons.
4. Is there seating available?  Lawn seating is available to everyone. Lawn chairs will be permitted as space allows
5. If I leave, can I come back into the event?  Yes, this event is free and open to the public to enjoy.
6. Is smoking allowed at Riverfront Park? Are there smoking sections?  Smoking is permitted throughout Riverfront Park.
7. Can I take pictures or video at the festival?  Personal cameras are permitted. No audio recorders, video or professional cameras will be permitted.
8. What personal items will I be prohibited from bringing into the festival?  Patrons may not enter the venue with alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, coolers, fireworks, pets (except service animals), backpacks, food, beverages, weapons or dangerous devices of any type.
9.  Who can I contact if I have any additional questions?  Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau @ 800-657-6910 or 615-259-4730 or nashcvb@visitmusiccity.com

Please Note: No alcoholic beverages inside the park. No backpacks. No coolers, no bottles. No tall lawn/camping chairs. Small seat cushions and ground chairs are allowed. No umbrellas

All food and drinks brought must be in a clear, see-through container. To insure safety of all July 4th spectators, personal watercraft will only be allowed on the outside of the bridges (Shelby Street & Woodland Street) after 8:30 p.m. – 30 minutes before the fireworks begin.

Source: Nashville Music City Convention and Visitors Bureau, www.visitmusiccity.com

June 30, 2009 - Posted by kbargers | entertainment, Nashville, tennessee | July 4th, kenneth bargers, Nashville