America 250 to Bring Nashville’s Largest Fourth of July in City History

Visit Music City offers a complimentary Trip Planner service to help visitors make the most of Expanded to Two Days with More Stages and Live Music on July 3–4.

Largest Fireworks and Drone Show in City’s History.

Nashville’s Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th presented by Dr Pepper will expand in a major way to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary with additional stages, more live music and the largest fireworks and drone show in the city’s history, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp announced today. The two-day downtown event on July 3 and 4 will feature five stages with a standout lineup showcasing Nashville-based artists, making Music City a must-visit destination to celebrate America 250. The multi-genre lineup across five stages will include the sounds of country, rock, jazz, blues, Latin country, salsa, R&B, bluegrass, Americana, funk, Zydeco, hip-hop, pop and more and will be announced in the coming weeks.

The July 4th Fireworks and Drone Show presented by Crav’n Flavor®, featuring 1,000 drones, will be the largest fireworks and aerial drone light display in the city’s history and will be synchronized to a live performance from the GRAMMY-winning Nashville Symphony. The event will also include the free Amazon Family Fun Zone, featuring inflatables, live music and interactive activations. The concerts and fireworks show are free and open to the public. The event drives significant economic activity, supporting local businesses, generating tax revenue and boosting tourism across the city.

“This will be our biggest July 4th celebration yet as we help mark America’s 250th anniversary in a way only Nashville can,” said Marcus Whitney, chair of the NCVC Board of Directors and founding partner of Jumpstart Health. “Let Freedom Sing! gives our community a chance to celebrate in their own backyard with world-class live music of diverse musical styles across five stages. At the same time, it draws visitors from around the world, generating significant economic impact for local businesses and reinforcing Nashville’s place as a top Independence Day destination.”

A Prelude to the Fourth,  Friday, July 3

A Prelude to the Fourth on July 3 will feature three stages, along with games, inflatables and interactive activations at the Amazon Family Fun Zone in Walk of Fame Park. Live music will take place at:

• Southwest Airlines® Stage at the Amazon Family Fun Zone
• The Green at Riverfront Park Stage
• Ascend Amphitheater Stage

Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4^th, Saturday, July 4

On Independence Day, five stages will be activated along with the Amazon Family Fun Zone at Walk of Fame Park. Live music will take place at:

• Southwest Airlines® Stage at the Amazon Family Fun Zone
• The Green at Riverfront Park Stage
• Public Square Park Stage near the Historic Metro Courthouse
• Jack Daniel’s Broadway Stage at First and Broadway for the main show
• Ascend Amphitheater Stage

After the headlining concert concludes on the Jack Daniel’s Broadway Stage, the event shifts to Ascend Amphitheater from 9:30–10 p.m. for a performance by the Nashville Symphony under the direction of Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, synchronized with the Fireworks and Drone Show presented by Crav’n Flavor. All stage areas will remain open, with video screens and audio feeds broadcasting July 4 evening programming, including headlining performances and the Nashville Symphony.

Let Freedom Sing! partners with local organizations to give back to the community and to make the event more accessible, sustainable and safe.

• For the second year, the event will include the Sober Space Hangout in partnership with Cumberland Heights.
• Let Freedom Sing! will be a Safe Bar event, with key bar and security staff trained in bystander intervention and awareness about alcohol’s role in sexual assault. For more information, visit SafeBarTN.org.
• Volunteers with Red Frogs USA help create a positive presence at music festivals. They will have a tent at the Amazon Family Fun Zone at Walk of Fame Park, on Second Avenue North, at The Green, and at Public Square Park, where they will provide free phone charging and give away cups of water to help keep everyone hydrated and provide sunscreen. Red Frogs volunteers will also rove the event site to ensure patrons are safe and to provide immediate help where needed.
• Accessibility features will include ADA platforms at the Jack Daniel’s Broadway Stage, Riverfront Park and Ascend Amphitheater, as well as an ASL interpreter at the Broadway Stage. A partnership with KultureCity will provide Sensory Bags and a Sensory Room.
• The NCVC will continue sustainability practices from previous years, including recycling cardboard, aluminum and plastic; recycling solid grease and grease water; composting and upcycling signage for re-use as art supplies; and using energy-saving LED lights in video and lighting, as well as solar powered lights.
• Care Kitchen Outreach will pick up extra catered food to distribute to local nonprofits.
• Compost Nashville will collect organic waste material at compost stations at the Amazon Family Fun Zone in Walk of Fame Park, along First Avenue North near Riverfront Park and on First Avenue South near The Green at Riverfront Park.

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Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th  presented by Dr Pepper is produced by Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, for the city of Nashville. The free, family-friendly event was created to entertain Nashvillians and attract visitors to generate economic activity and tax revenue for the city. The event has regularly drawn more than 200,000 attendees – and a record-breaking 365,000 in 2025, generating a record $23.8 million in estimated direct visitor spending.

This will be the 23rd annual celebration produced by Music City Inc. through the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and the 42nd in the city.

Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th is presented by Dr Pepper and partners include Advance Financial, Budweiser, Crav’n Flavor®, Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut, Folds of Honor Tennessee, General Jackson Showboat, Gibson, Jack Daniel’s, Luzianne® Tea, NUTRL, Omni Nashville Hotel, Southwest Airlines, Tennessee Highway Safety Office: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk and The Peanut Patch.

Visit Music City offers a complimentary Trip Planner service to help visitors make the most of their July 4th trip – www.visitmusiccity.com.