Celebrate the 4th at Farragut’s 31st Annual Independence Day Parade!

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Town of Farragut Independence ParadeThe Town of Farragut will host the 31st annual Independence Day Parade at 9:30am on Wednesday, July 4. The parade begins on Kingston Pike at Lendon Welch Way (Farragut High School entrance) and continues to Boring Road, just east of Farragut Towne Square Shopping Center (old Ingles store site). Bring a picnic breakfast and arrive early for the best viewing spots! This year’s parade will feature a salute to our veterans. One veteran from each branch will serve together as grand marshal, and all vets and active military are invited to walk behind the boat. No registration is required.

Celebrate the 4th at the Town of Farragut Parade!

Fleet Feet Sports Knoxville will host the 3rd annual Farragut Freedom Run 1 Mile & 2 Mile prior to the start of the parade. This flat and fast course is USATF certified and perfect for all levels. Complete details and online registration are available at http://www.fleetfeetknoxville.com/races/farragut-freedom-run.

Celebrate the 4th at the Town of Farragut Parade!

Due to the parade, Kingston Pike will be closed from Concord Road to Boring Road from 8:30am to approximately noon. Following are the parade detours:

  • North side – Campbell Station Road to Grigsby Chapel Road to Smith Road to Kingston Pike (going west) or Campbell Station Road to Parkside Drive to Lovell Road (going east).
  • South side – Concord Road to Turkey Creek Road to Virtue Road to Kingston Pike (going west) or Concord Road to Kingston Pike (going east).
  • S. Campbell Station Road from Kingston Pike to Brooklawn Boulevard and Municipal Center Drive will be closed from 8:30am to 9:15am for the Farragut Freedom Run.

The portion of Kingston Pike from Concord Road/West End Avenue to Campbell Station Road will be reopened approximately 15 minutes after the final parade participant has passed through the Campbell Station Road/Kingston Pike intersection. Kingston Pike will be fully reopened once all participants are safely off the road. 

Celebrate the 4th at the Town of Farragut Parade!

For more information, email [email protected] or call 218-3375.

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