PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—Celebrate Freedom!in Pigeon Forge will come to a colorful finale this year with the addition of a gigantic fireworks display that will span the length of the city.
Freedomworks in the Forge, is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21. The fireworks will be set off from multiple locations throughout Pigeon Forge and should be visible from nearly anywhere in the city. Freedomworks will be synchronized to patriotic music, which will be simulcast on Knoxville radio station WIVK-FM 107.7.
“Freedomworks is designed to honor all U.S. military personnel who are currently serving around the world,” said Kay Powell, assistant director, Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism “including the local 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment.” The 278th Army reservists are based in Pigeon Forge.
Freedomworks in the Forge is produced by Pyro Shows Inc. of Lafollette, Tenn., whose shows have been seen across the nation including July 4 celebrations on the Mall in Washington, D.C.
Celebrate Freedom! takes place Aug. 14-21 in Pigeon Forge. Other event highlights include a concert by the Charlie Daniels Band on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Country Tonite Theatre. Concert tickets are $22 plus tax and are available at 1-800-792-4308.
Other Celebrate Freedom! activities are free including performances of “Celebrate Freedom! The Musical” at the Louise Mandrell Theater, Aug. 17-21. For more information about Celebrate Freedom! and Freedomworks in the Forge call 1-800-251-9100 or visit www.mypigeonforge.com.