Celebrating The Fourth: Pops On The River In Chattanooga

By Ray Bassett

Published July 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM EDT

Friday is the Fourth of July.

On Thursday, the City of Chattanooga hosts Pops on the River, a free public celebration for Independence Day.

It takes place from 4 PM to 10 PM in Coolidge Park - with music and fireworks for the finale.

Monica Kinsey is with the City of Chattanooga’s Parks and Outdoors.

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