Hundreds of people crowded into Jonesborough's Main Street Thursday morning for their July 4th parade, which lasted nearly an hour. Photo: Jonathan Roberts/Johnson City Press

Thousands celebrate Independence Day across Northeast Tennessee

From Erwin to Jonesborough and Johnson City to Bristol, thousands of East Tennesseans came out to parades, festivals and fireworks displays across the region Thursday, reveling in the Independence Day festivities throughout the Tri-Cities.

Jul 4, 2019 at 7:25 PM

Military police walk near Abrams tanks on a flat car in a rail yard, Monday, July 1, 2019, in Washington, ahead of a Fourth of July celebration that President Donald Trump says will include military hardware. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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Sponsors announce details of Fourth of July celebration at Freedom Hall

Fireworks, live music and the chance to win a year’s supply of groceries valued at $10,000.

Updated May 29, 2019 at 5:30 PM

Staff members with Freedom Hall handed out small American flags for attendants to wave around.

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Here's how to celebrate Independence Day today

Feeling patriotic today? Here’s how you can join your community in celebrating America’s 242nd birthday:

Jul 4, 2018 at 5:15 AM

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Fun on the Fourth: Fireworks cap off weekend of holiday festivities for region

Food, fun and fireworks capped off a three-day weekend as many in the region celebrated Independence Day with a bang.

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How will you celebrate the 4th of July?

Fourth of July weekend is a time for celebration, parades, fireworks, family and barbecues.

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Thousands celebrate Independence Day across Northeast Tennessee

Trump says tanks will be part of his July Fourth celebration

Sponsors announce details of Fourth of July celebration at Freedom Hall

Here's how to celebrate Independence Day today

Fun on the Fourth: Fireworks cap off weekend of holiday festivities for region

How will you celebrate the 4th of July?

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