There are 15 article(s) tagged Fourth of July:

• July 2023

  • Storms drown fireworks show in a couple of suburbs

    Fourth of July storms led to cancellation of some fireworks displays in Shelby County, and one city will have to wait a year for the next event.

    By Clay Bailey July 05, 2023

• June 2023

  • Here’s how to celebrate Fourth of July in the Memphis area

    Fireworks, parades and community events will be held across the Memphis area in celebration of Independence Day 2023.

    By Rashod Cobb June 30, 2023

  • The To-Do List: Slide into summer, boot-scoot at Black Lodge; plus, your fireworks guide

    This week, the Hi-Tone hosts a freestyle rap battle, Alicia Keys is at FedExForum and yoga meets plant-based cheese at Crosstown Concourse.

    By Kelsey Bowen, Bianca Phillips, Holly Whitfield June 29, 2023

• July 2022

  • Star-spangled neighbors return to the streets for community celebrations

    Neighborhood July 4 celebrations returned this year, offering residents of neighborhoods across the Memphis metro area a chance to come together and enjoy the holiday. 

    By Alicia Davidson, Neil Strebig July 11, 2022

  • Red, white and boom: Collierville Independence Day event is a blast

    “The town has always been big on keeping it fast, and keeping the sky lit up,” Maj. David Townsend of Collierville Police Department said. The 36th annual fireworks show lasted nearly 20 minutes in Cox Park.

    By Abigail Warren July 03, 2022

• June 2022

  • The To-Do List: Watch the sky get lit, view the sunset and make a splash

    This week, Regina Bradley talks Southern hip-hop, a two-day music fest raises funds to help those struggling with addiction and Backbeat Tours drives you around town for beer and pizza.

    By Elle Perry, Bianca Phillips June 30, 2022

• July 2021

  • Fourth of July may mark a turning point in pandemic

    Independence Day gatherings and parades mark a return to near-normalcy. But COVID-19 cast a shadow on July 4, as 66 new cases pushed Shelby County over the 100,000 mark. Many are the highly contagious Delta variant.

    By Daja E. Henry July 04, 2021

• May 2021

  • Collierville announces Independence Day celebration

    After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, Collierville has announced it plans to have its biggest fireworks show in history on July 3. 

    By Abigail Warren May 24, 2021

• August 2020

  • Collierville cancels Labor Day fireworks

    Collierville has canceled its Labor Day fireworks celebration scheduled for Sept. 5.

    By Abigail Warren August 13, 2020

• July 2020

  • Trick competition convenes skaters, bikers, roller bladers

    Artist David Yancy III invited extreme-sports athletes to Raleigh skatepark to encourage camaraderie and sportsmanship during the pandemic.

    By Jared Boyd July 14, 2020

  • Fourth of July weekend activities in Shelby County

    This Fourth of July weekend will look a lot of different because of COVID-19, but there are still multiple activities throughout Shelby County for those to celebrate and enjoy the holiday.

    By Omer Yusuf July 02, 2020

• May 2020

  • Germantown cancels July 4th festivities

    “While this is an annual event we look forward to every summer, we must continue to keep public health at the forefront,” Mayor Mike Palazzolo said in the release.

    By Abigail Warren May 24, 2020

  • Coronavirus live blog May 17: State reports 100 new cases

    Tennessee Department of Health reported 100 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday for a total of 17,388. Three new deaths were also confirmed.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 18, 2020

• July 2019

  • RED, WHITE & BOOM!

    The Fourth ended with rockets blazing in the dark and independent bursts in neighborhoods that went late into the night.

    By Jane Roberts July 05, 2019

  • Sparks of Freedom

    Against a backdrop of perfect summer weather and patriotic spirit in the air, an estimated 8,000 people turned out Wednesday night for Bartlett’s annual “Star Spangled Fireworks Extravaganza.”

    By Michael Waddell July 04, 2019