ELIZABETHTON â The patriotic citizens of Carter County turned out in large numbers in downtown Elizabethton to celebrate Independence Day on Saturday. The largest crowds gathered at the Covered Bridge Park for the Independence Day Celebration put on by the Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Department, but there were also people attending the Bonnie Kate Theatre for one of the four presentations of the Jonesborough Repertory Theatreâs â1940s USO Show,â and also the weekly cruise-in hosted by the Carter County Car Club.
The celebration culminated with a 20-minute fireworks show fired from a new location this year, the Elk Avenue Bridge. Prior to that, the large audience at the Covered Bridge Park was treated to a free concert by theSpank, the ultimate â80s party band.
For the second year in a row, Johnson City canceled its traditional Pepsi-sponsored fireworks show for Independence Day, this year because of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic during the eventâs planning phases.
There are still July 4 celebrations planned for the area, however, that should be safe if current recommended pandemic precautions are followed.
Hereâs a list of nearby events for crowds to âoohâ and âaahâ over.
Jonesborough
Starting July 3, Tennesseeâs oldest town will host the 50th annual Jonesborough Days Festival, culminating with a fireworks display Sunday night.
A parade through downtown historic Jonesborough kicks the festival off at 10 a.m. Saturday, with crafts, food, music, storytelling and more following. A MoonPie eating contest will be held at 4 p.m. on the steps of the historic courthouse.
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ELIZABETHTON — The Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Department is planning a birthday party for the nation next month, with an Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, at the Covered