CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville and Montgomery County will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with two days of events downtown, plus a full Independence Day celebration at Fort Campbell.
Here are the major Fourth of July events taking place across the area this year.
Downtown Clarksville Friday
The two-day celebration begins Friday at 5 p.m., with the posting of the colors and the national anthem. City Mayor Joe Pitts will welcome everyone, and County Mayor Wes Golden will share remarks, followed by live music on both downtown stages plus a Ferris wheel, big slide and merry-go-round.
Pitts will give brief remarks before the fireworks, which this year will begin at 9:15 p.m. from the riverside near McGregor Park. McGregor Park will be closed during the show, and the fireworks will be visible from downtown.
Downtown Clarksville Saturday
Events continue on Independence Day with fitness, history, music and family activities throughout downtown:
Patriotic Workout
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- When: 7-8 a.m.
- Cost: Free
- Details: Hosted by Burn Boot Camp and open to all ages. No registration required.
America’s 250th 5K
- Where: McGregor Park, 640 Riverside Drive
- When: 7-8:30 a.m.
- Cost: $48.50 and register here.
- Details: Annual holiday run along the riverfront.
Declaration of Independence Reading
- Where: Historic Courthouse, 1 Millennium Plaza
- When: 9-10 a.m.
Classic Car Show
- Where: Second Street
- When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Details: Patriotic car show featuring vehicles representing 250 years of American history.
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