Memorial Day marks the “unofficial” start of summer, and with it come some fun events in the Scenic City. Check out our lists of races, fireworks, and family fun for everyone this Memorial Day!
Chattanooga Area Memorial Day Events
Chattanooga Chase: The 57th Running of the Chattanooga Chase Road Race presented by Fast Break Athletics will take place on Monday, May 27th, 2023 at Riverview Park in Chattanooga, TN. The 8K Race will start at 8am and the 1 Mile Race will start at 8am.
1890 Days Jamboree: A small-town street festival Friday evening and Saturday every Memorial Day weekend in Historic Downtown Ringgold, GA. Just a few minutes south of Chattanooga on I-75, this two-day event takes place Friday evening 6pm to 10pm and all day Saturday 9am to 10pm in historic downtown Ringgold, GA. Visitors will enjoy food, arts, and crafts vendors, live music on multiple stages, a parade, classic car show, a fireworks display Saturday night and much more. Admission is FREE and all events are family friendly.
The Chattanooga Market is celebrating the holiday with the Chattanooga Beer Fest on Saturday and the Street Food Festival on Sunday.
Nightfall and Rock City’s Mountain Top Summer both kick off their season on Memorial Day Weekend. These are a perfect way to celebrate the holiday and the beginning of summer!
Happy Memorial Day, Chattanooga!
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