The celebration features a special opening ceremony with prayer, National Anthem, 21 Gun Salute and the Pledge of Allegiance. The day continues with patrons enjoying free inflatables, live music on the stage, concessions for sale, a patriotic bike parade, patriotic pup pageant, a beauty pageant, dance team recitals and a day filled with patriotism and fun. REO/Survivor will take the stage in Covered Bridge Park at 8pm and the evening ends by lighting up the sky with the largest fireworks show in Elizabethton.