Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 24th, 2012
June 24, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Annual Independence Day Celebration
- People’s Choice Movie- vote now!
- Beat the Heat, Participate in an Aquatics Class
- Only a few weeks left of the Summer Youth Program
- Acoustic Night at Jammin’ in the Alley
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 17th, 2012
June 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Kip Moore to Headline Riverfest 2012
- March to the Past
- Annual Independence Day Celebration
- The Mayor’s Summer Night Lights
- *NEW* Youth Kickball
- Fall Adult Softball Meeting Scheduled
- Movies in the Park
- Adaptive Swim Lessons
City of Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration to take place July 3rd
June 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Aetna Insurance are celebrating our nation’s independence this year with the fifth annual Independence Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 3rd, at McGregor Park.
The event will be filled with food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. Activities begin at 6:00pm. [Read more]
The Rivers and Spires 2012 Festival Continues Today!
April 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – It’s hard to believe another year has passed and we are ready up for the 10th annual Rivers and Spires Festival, April 19th-21st. As usual there will be tons of free concerts, entertainment and activities. But, because it is our birthday, and we think a big one, the Festival has a few surprises up its sleeve, but you’ll have to come out and see!
If you’ve never been to the Rivers & Spires Festival or are new to town, put it on your calendar and get ready to have a great time. Lined with craft and food vendors, six music stages, kids’ activities and artisan booths, Historic Downtown transforms each year as the festival goes into full swing. Music is a big part of the event, with at least two artists on one of the many stages at any given time. But it doesn’t stop at just music. There is art, crafts, a children’s parade, food, drinks and fun to be found on every corner. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires kicks off today!
April 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – It’s hard to believe another year has passed and we are ready up for the 10th annual Rivers and Spires Festival, April 19th-21st. As usual there will be tons of free concerts, entertainment and activities. But, because it is our birthday, and we think a big one, the Festival has a few surprises up its sleeve, but you’ll have to come out and see!
If you’ve never been to the Rivers & Spires Festival or are new to town, put it on your calendar and get ready to have a great time. Lined with craft and food vendors, six music stages, kids’ activities and artisan booths, Historic Downtown transforms each year as the festival goes into full swing. Music is a big part of the event, with at least two artists on one of the many stages at any given time. But it doesn’t stop at just music. There is art, crafts, a children’s parade, food, drinks and fun to be found on every corner. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires Festival Bringing Fireworks To Its 10 Year Celebration
April 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The 10th Annual Rivers and Spires Festival, held April 19th-21st in Downtown Clarksville, is only a couple short weeks away and this year there will be a few special additions to help celebrate this milestone birthday.
Imagine seeing the Festival in a whole new way. Fly through the air with the greatest of ease if you are daring enough to strap into the zip line that will soar over Strawberry Alley. Be sure to wave to your family and friends as you zip by and, for the cost of five tickets, encourage them to get up there too! [Read more]
Fort Campbell salutes America’s Soldiers on Independence Day
July 6, 2011
Fort Campbell, KY – The 4th of July festivities concluded with the Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Welcome Home Concert and Fireworks Show. The event expresses the communities gratitude for the sacrifices that the soldiers and their families at Fort Campbell makes for our country.
The day opened with an invocation, followed by a short speech by 101st Airborne Division Commander Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell in which he dedicated the day to those both here at home, and in off in far flung war zones who are serving our country.
A member of the 101st Airborne Division Parachute Demonstration Team comes in streaming the U. S. Flag
Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration Draws Huge Crowd
July 4, 2011
Well over 20,000 people jammed the banks of the Cumberland River as the City of Clarksville held their annual Independence Day Celebration last night. This celebration of patriotism is one of the most popular events each year.
The patriotism aspect of the evening was heightened with a visit by Captain and Clark the Rand McNally-USA Today Road Rally Team who is in town judging our city for the Most Patriotic category for the Best of the Road contest. Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan was presented a certificate acknowledging the city’s selection as one of the finalist for the Most Patriotic City spot. The ultimate winner will be announced on July 22nd at the Destination Marketing Associations International conference in New Orleans. Contest winners will land a permanent spot on Rand McNally’s new travel site and a place in the 2013 Rand McNally Road Atlas, as well as on USA TODAY’s Travel site. The five other finalists are Emporia, KS; Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Peachtree City, GA; Rapid City, SD; and Williamsburg, VA.
The Color Guard posts the colors kicking off the City of Clarksville Tennessee's Independence Day Celebration on July 3rd
Fort Campbell Independence Day Celebration Tonight
July 4, 2011
Fort Campbell, KY – Fort Campbell will host its annual Independence Day Celebration at the Fort Campbell’s Division Parade Field tonight, July 4th, at 7:00pm. The show will include performances by the Screaming Eagles Parachute Demonstration Team, a 50-gun Salute to the Union, posting of the Colors and fireworks display in addition to free concert by Laura Bell Bundy and Jacob Lyda.
The ever popular Fort Campbell Fireworks Display will start right after the concert. [Read more]
Come down to McGregor Park Tonight and Celebrate Independence Day
July 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Aetna Insurance are joining together to celebrating our nation’s independence with the fourth annual Independence Day Celebration tonight down at McGregor Park. The event will be filled with food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. It all starts 6:00pm.
Local performers Tina Brown and Chris Robertson will provide live music throughout the evening, followed by country music artist, John Anderson. With more than 40 singles on the Billboard country music charts, Anderson has five Number Ones: “Wild and Blue,” “Swingin’,” “Black Sheep,” and “Money in the Bank.” The night will end with a spectacular fireworks finale, the largest in Clarksville.
Fireworks light up the River Front during the City of Clarksville's Independence Day Celebration last year.
