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    Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing!

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    Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau

    July 4, 2009

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    If there's one thing Nashville knows how to do, it's throw a party. Head down to Riverfront Park for a day filled with entertainment and family fun and an evening of incredible fireworks dancing in the night sky to the rhythm of the Nashville Symphony. Country music superstar Wynonna will headline the 25th anniversary of the “Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing!” celebration in Riverfront Park. The show line-up will also include The Gabe Dixon Band and Nashville actor Barry Scott. The world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers will perform the national anthem. Hailed as one of the best fireworks displays in the nation, this annual event attracts more than 100,000 spectators each year.

    Festivities begin at noon with the free Family Fun Zone and pre-show live music will take place from 3:00pm-6:00pm on the NowPlayingNashville.com First Stage. Artists TBD. The official main stage concert will kick off at 7:00pm. This great party will conclude with the South's largest fireworks show at approximately 9:25pm.

    House Policies: To insure the safety of all July 4 spectators, personal watercraft will only be allowed on the outside of the bridges (Shelby St. and Woodland St.). No alcoholic beverages inside the park. No backpacks or coolers. No tall lawn/camping chairs. Small seat cushions and ground chairs are allowed. No umbrellas. All food and drinks brought must be in a clear, see-through container.

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: Free Admission

    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      July 4, 2009

      Times:
      Saturday Noon to 10:00pm

    • NOTE: We do our best to ensure the accuracy of information, however, it is a good idea to visit the official website or call the venue for possible schedule changes.

    • Venue Info

      Riverfront Park

      100 First Avenue North Nashville, TN 37201

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      • Event Name: Music City Walk of Fame Induction
        "KID ROCK?"
        Comment posted by: CowPunk from stephenbowen@comcast.net, Nov 08, 2009

        KID ROCK? "Candidates for the Walkway of Stars had to be performers of national reputation, who had recorded performances available through national distribution, and who had achieved substantial... Expand

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        KID ROCK? "Candidates for the Walkway of Stars had to be performers of national reputation, who had recorded performances available through national distribution, and who had achieved substantial national recognition as country performers." Collapse

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      • Event Name: Music City J.A.M. at Riverfront Park (Jazz and More)
        "Melinda Doolittle's Solo Debut"
        Comment posted by: GriotLori from New Jersey, USA, Sep 04, 2008

        I am one of Melinda Doolittle's Backups and Street Team members. It was such a treat to be among the first to hear her new songs and just to see her perform again. We knew Melinda was slow-simmering... Expand

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        I am one of Melinda Doolittle's Backups and Street Team members. It was such a treat to be among the first to hear her new songs and just to see her perform again. We knew Melinda was slow-simmering something good and it was a meal worth waiting for. Please tell me where you will post video clips of the performances so I can pass it on to all of her fans; and they can get the same thrills (well, near-same thrills 'cause nothing compares to seeing Melinda in a live performance) that she gave everyone on Sunday! Actually, I enjoyed the whole day; and I look forward to next year! ;-) Collapse

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      • Event Name: Music City J.A.M. at Riverfront Park (Jazz and More)
        "Melinda Doolittle's Solo Debut"
        Comment posted by: GriotLori from New Jersey, USA, Sep 02, 2008

        I am one of Melinda's many supporters and fans who attended her solo concert debut. Please, please release the video of this event so that more people can enjoy this amazing woman's performance. We... Expand

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        I am one of Melinda's many supporters and fans who attended her solo concert debut. Please, please release the video of this event so that more people can enjoy this amazing woman's performance. We were treated to favorites from her time on American Idol as well as new releases from her debut CD due soon. I was a good concert-goer and did not record the show, but I want more of Melinda's fans to see and feel what I and others experienced. Nothing will ever replace live-Melinda, but can we please have a little Melinda-net to share? After a tasty meal, diners always want a little something to remember the "yummy"! ;-) Collapse

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      • Event Name: Music City J.A.M. at Riverfront Park (Jazz and More)
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "AWESOME!"
        Review posted by: nashville fan from Nashville, TN , Aug 27, 2008

        I've seen Melinda Doolittle live and she is even more incredible than she was on American Idol! Don't miss this chance to see her, plus the whole line-up is worth WAY more than $20! This will be a... Expand

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        I've seen Melinda Doolittle live and she is even more incredible than she was on American Idol! Don't miss this chance to see her, plus the whole line-up is worth WAY more than $20! This will be a great day of awesome music! Collapse

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