EVENT INFORMATION

 

WHAT:
25th annual Boomsday Fireworks Festival
The 24th annual Boomsday Festival has evolved into Knoxville’s signature event, bringing more than 400,000 visitors to Knoxville’s riverfront for all-American food, a kids’ play area, live music, and the biggest boom in the nation for one highly anticipated night each year.

WHEN:
Sunday, September 2, 2012
1:00 p.m.  – 10:00 p.m.
 

WHERE:
Neyland Drive at Volunteer Landing along the Tennessee River in downtown Knoxville.

TIME:
1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Fireworks begin approximately at 9:30 p.m.

ADMISSION:
FREE. Fireworks Show and Family Fun Zone are FREE. Nominal charges for food, beverages and games.

TIPS AND MORE

* Bring:  Sunscreen, hats, lawn chairs, blankets, portable radios (if desired)

* Don’t Bring:

  • Motorized vehicles or scooters (KPD to determine if necessary for persons with disabilities)
  • No backpacks – all other bags are subject to random searches
  • No picnic supplies, coolers or refillable containers
  • No cans or bottles
  • No outside food/beverage
  • No pets
  • No skateboards, bicycles, skates, skate shoes
  • No tents, canopies or umbrellas
  • No firearms, laser pointing devices or weapons of any kind
  • No alcoholic beverages
  • No soliciting

* First Aid:  Stations will be located on Volunteer Landing on the east side of the east tower, underneath the Henley Street Bridge on the north side of Neyland, on the north side of Neyland Drive directly across from the UT Boathouse, on the south side of Neyland across from G-10 and on the east patio of Thompson-Boling Arena.

*Persons with Disabilities: Accessible viewing areas will be located on the L-3 Open Air Deck of the City/County Building. Accessible restrooms will be available at the special needs location. (See parking information for accessible parking areas)

BROADCAST: WBIR-TV/Channel 10 will air its live “2012 Boomsday Festival” special from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 2. Listen to Star 102.1 radio for the soundtrack simulcast, as well as updates throughout the day.

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