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This July, Memphis will host numerous Independence Day celebrations and local events, including fireworks, live music, and community gatherings. Residents and visitors can enjoy early festivities in Bartlett, Collierville, and Germantown, as well as activities at Graceland and a baseball game featuring the Memphis Redbirds. The month will continue with farmers’ markets, cocktail festivals, and concerts, showcasing the vibrant community and summer spirit of Memphis.
Memphis is gearing up for an exciting July, filled with celebrations for Independence Day and a variety of local events. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy post-pandemic festivities with fireworks, live music, and community gatherings throughout the month.
The Independence Day celebrations will kick off early with a free event in Bartlett on July 3, featuring live music and activities followed by a fireworks display at the Bobby K. Flaherty Municipal Center, starting at 9:10 p.m. The celebrations will continue on July 4, with various events planned across the city.
In Collierville, H.W. Cox Park will host food vendors, live entertainment, and a fireworks show beginning at 9:30 p.m. The festivities at Liberty Park will be free and open to the public from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., showcasing local food trucks, games, a movie screening, and face painting for children. Graceland, the iconic home of Elvis Presley, will also be a focal point during the Fourth of July weekend, featuring an Elvis tribute concert, a fireworks display, and brunch options. Access to the fireworks at Graceland will be free.
Germantown’s Municipal Park will offer refreshments, games, crafts, and live music leading up to a fireworks show at 9:10 p.m. on July 4. Additionally, a long-standing tradition will continue with the Fourth of July parade on Belvedere Boulevard, which has been bringing the community together for over 30 years with patriotic costumes, floats, lawn games, and local food vendors.
Local sports enthusiasts can look forward to a game between the Memphis Redbirds and the Nashville Sounds on July 4, complete with a post-game fireworks display and a bucket hat giveaway. Meanwhile, Lakeland will celebrate its first-ever Freedom Festival on the same day, offering live music, food trucks, and a fireworks presentation from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
After the holiday, residents can enjoy the Lightfoot Farm Market on July 5, where they will find local goods, including farm-fresh eggs and baked items, available from 8 a.m. to noon. For those interested in floral arrangements, the Memphis Botanic Garden will host a Flower Happy Hour on July 10, offering participants a chance to learn arrangement techniques for a fee of $45 to $55.
On July 12, Shelby Farms Park will organize a sunset night paddle event featuring cocktails from Old Dominick and snacks from Feast + Graze. This creative event continues with the Memphis Summer Cocktail Festival, taking place at The Kent, where guests can sample 12 different cocktails from 6-9 p.m.
Continuing the month-long festivities, the “Live at The Garden” concert series at Radians Amphitheater will feature country star Parker McCollum on July 18. A unique karaoke night is scheduled for July 25 at the Metal Museum, dubbed “Whet Thursday: Karaoke on the Bluff,” which is expected to attract participants keen on showcasing their singing talent.
These diverse events are designed not only to entertain but also to strengthen community ties among local residents. With activities suitable for all ages, Memphis is set to celebrate summer and patriotism actively this July.
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Additional Resources
- Memphis Flyer: Summer Cocktail Festival
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- The Memphis 100: July Events
- StyleBlueprint: Events in July
- Google Search: Memphis events July 2023
