July 2005

JULY 3-4 *30th Annual 4th of July Midnight Parade*
Downtown Gatlinburg. Enjoy lighted floats, marching bands, & giant helium balloons. Parade begins at 12:01 a.m. on the 4th of July, (which is one minute after midnight on July 3).

July 4 *River Raft Regatta*
Enjoy a fun event on the river. Unmanned, floatable objects are launched into the River and they compete for prizes. 12:00 p.m River Road at Christus Gardens bridge.For more information call (800) 568-4748.

July 4 - Fourth of July Fireworks Show - Join us downtown Gatlinburg to celebrate our nations's "INDEPENDENCE DAY' with an absoulutely magnificent fireworks show. The city will light up their beautiful mountain skyline downtown 1 hour after dark with this grand show.For more information call (800) 568-4748.

JULY 16 thru 25 *Gatlinburg's Craftsmen's Fair*
Over 180 of the finest Craftspeople gifted in woodcarving, pottery, broom making, stained glass, metal work, basket weaving, calligraphy, jewelry and much more gather at the Gatlinburg Convention Center to offer their unique art for sale. Plus Country and Bluegrass music performed daily by Keith Longbotham and band. Show hours: 10 AM - 7 PM daily 10AM - 5 PM Sundays Admission: Adults $5.00 Children 12 & under Free Information: (865) 436-7479