Thursday, Jul 3, 2025 at 7:00am
Lake Junaluska’s annual Independence Day Celebration features family-friendly fun — from concerts to fireworks to floating lanterns. The multi-day event will be full of activities as well as a time to soak up summer enjoying the lakeside swimming pool, a round of golf, a cruise on the Cherokee IV pontoon boat or a canoe, kayak or paddleboard rental.
Schedule of Events:
7-9 a.m: Terrace Hotel Buffet Breakfast
9-11 a.m: Decorated Kayak/Canoe/Paddleboard Flotilla Contest - Colonnade
12:30 p.m: Decorated Porches Contest
7 p.m: Blue Ridge Big Band White Tent by the Lake – Donations encouraged
9:15 p.m: Fireworks From the Lake Junaluska Dam