4th of July Holiday Fireworks Shows

Here are upcoming July 4th Holiday Fireworks shows in the NewsChannel 9 viewing area. If you know about a show you would like to have added to this list, please e-mail to producers@newschannel9.com.

Click HERE to learn about the NewsChannel 9 Fireworks Photo Contest

July 2nd, Wednesday
- Lake Winnepesaukah - 10 pm, synchronized to music with finale to Lee Greenwood's God Bless the USA.

July 3rd, Thursday
- Pops on the River at Coolidge Park in Chattanooga - an outdoor musical concert, will be held from 8:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., concluding with a patriotic fireworks finale over the Tennessee River. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a picnic during this concert and fireworks display. Food, beer and non-alcoholic drink concessions will be available on site. A rain date for the concert is scheduled for Sunday, July 6th. Coolidge Park will be closing to vehicular traffic at 4:30 PM on the day of the show. Attendees are encouraged to park in UNUM parking lots between 4th and 5th Streets at no charge, where, beginning at 6 PM, busses will transport passengers across the river, unloading near the Chattanooga Theatre Centre. Busses will pick up at the intersection of Tremont and River Streets to return attendees to the UNUM parking lots until 11 PM. Attendees may also park on the south shore of the river and walk across the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge to the performance in Coolidge Park. However, no one will be allowed to set up chairs, or remain on the Walnut Street Bridge during the show, as it will be closed beginning at 8:15 PM in preparation for the fireworks display.
- Collegedale, Tenn., Veterans Memorial Park - about 9:15 following pops concert
- Ft. Oglethorpe, Tenn., Barnhardt Circle - about 9:30 following pops concert
- Lookouts Baseball Game, AT&T Field - fireworks follow 6:15 pm game, display to be shot from Cameron Hill. Fans will be allowed onto the field to watch fireworks.

July 4th, Friday
- Soddy Daisy 4th of July Festival and Celebration - Billed as one of the Tennessee Valley's largest 4th of July festivals and firework shows, the Soddy-Daisy/North Hamilton County Chamber Council and the City of Soddy-Daisy Annual 4th of July Festival & Celebration will be held on Friday, July 4 at Soddy Lake. This family-themed event is free and begins at 9 a.m. and continues until the City's grand fireworks show at dark. Bring a blanket, a cooler and picnic lunch and relax under the big tent listening to local musicians playing a wide variety of rock, country, Christian contemporary, gospel and bluegrass music. Throughout the day families can enjoy a stroll up and down Dayton Pike for the car show/swap meet and then wander down to the ball field area where they can purchase a cool drink and enjoy a variety of foods, arts & crafts, and a children's area with several inflatable challenges. There is no alcohol sold at this festival. Alcohol is prohibited in the park and lake areas.
- Blue Ridge, Ga., Blue Ridge Marina - about 9 pm
- Dalton, Ga., Heritage Point Park - 9:45 pm
- Dunlap, Tenn., Downtown Square - 9 pm CDT
- LaFayette, Ga., Municipal Park - 9:30 pm
- Lake Winnepesauka - 10 pm, synchronized to music with finale to lee Greenwood's God Bless the USA
- Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club - 9:30 pm
- South Pittsburg, Tenn. - 9 pm CDT, old ferry landing on Jaycee Dr.
- Sequoyah Caverns 4th of July Celebration, Valley Head, Alabama - 7 pm to 9:30 pm Live buegrass music, food, and fireworks.

July 4th thru 6th
- Red, White and Blue Days at the Creative Discovery Museum - features "Bubble Wrap Fireworks" as part of the Museum's three-day celebration of Independence Day. On July 4-6, every day from noon to 4 p.m., kids can show their spirit with Red, White, and Blue face paints. They can make a paper flag, a patriotic wind sock or festive hats and other patriotic crafts, then parade around the Museum. The climax of the parade is a spectacular display of "pedestrian pyrotechnics" as children jump up and down on big sheets of bubble wrap. It's a great way for families to celebrate the Fourth together with patriotic activities and a one-of-a-kind parade." Tickets are $8.95 for children and adults. Creative Discovery Museum is located at 321 Chestnut Street in downtown Chattanooga. All Red White and Blue Days activities are included in the Museum's regular admission charge.

July 5th, Saturday
- Graysville, Tenn., Graysville City Park - 9:45 pm
- Spring City, Tenn., Veterans Park - 9 pm
- Dade County, Ga. - Fireworks show at the New Salem Communtiy Center on Lookout Mountain in Dade County Georgia. BBQ starting at 11am by New Salem Community Club. Entertainment starts at 7pm and fireworks put on by New Salem Fire Department at dark.

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7 Tips to Ease Your Pets' Fireworks Fears

While the Fourth of July is a time for fireworks and celebration, for many pets and their owners it can be a nightmare. The loud noises, flashing lights, and smell of sulfur can cause excessive fear in pets. Nervous behaviors such as trembling, whimpering, and panting may be distressful to the pet, but the animal's natural
response to flee from what he interprets as a threatening situation may result in serious injury.

Some dogs are so frightened by fireworks that they may run through glass windows, or escape from the yard and run the risk of being hit by a car.

Here are a few tips from Home-Pet to keep your pet calm and safe this Fourth of July:
1. Leave your pets at home and indoors. Most pets are afraid of fireworks and may try to run away.
2. Close all doors and windows and put on background music to muffle the sound.
3. Close curtains and blinds to block the flashing lights.
4. Be sure that your pets are wearing identification tags or have microchips in case they do run away or get lost.
5. Try to distract your pet with chew toys and games, or play with another pet that does not share his fear.
6. If you have time, desensitization techniques with appropriate sound CDs, such as thunder, fireworks, trains, sirens, etc. may help pets get used to the sounds at a lower volume, then as they become more comfortable, gradually increase the volume.
7. If your pet has noise phobias, speak to your veterinarian about a natural homeopathic,
non-sedating remedy such as HomeoPet Storm Stress to keep your pet calm during storm and fireworks seasons.