IT’S A FUN SUMMER AHEAD IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

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Make Nashville your summer vacation destination and experience the vibrant live music scene, charming neighborhood patios, exciting festivals, and world-class exhibitions. Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend by kicking off the summer in Music City. Nashville offers a variety of trip ideas and events guaranteed to create unforgettable memories throughout the holiday weekend.

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Nashville’s free July 4th celebration, Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th, presented by Dr Pepper, will feature multi-platinum global entertainer Chris Young as the headliner. The event will also showcase performances by six-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Yola, sibling trio and The Voice 2021 winners Girl Named Tom, and two-time GRAMMY nominee Blessing Offor. This family-friendly downtown event is open to all, with activities throughout the day, including the free Amazon Family Fun Zone. The evening will culminate in one of the nation’s largest July 4th fireworks shows, featuring drone light elements synchronized to live music from the GRAMMY-winning Nashville Symphony.

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CMA Fest returns for its 51st year from June 6-8, drawing tens of thousands of country music fans from around the world to Nashville for four days of music from hundreds of artists. The festival features live concerts at multiple venues, meet-and-greets, autograph signings, and more. Enjoy CMA Fest for free with concerts at four different stages throughout Downtown Nashville.

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Just down the road from Nashville, join 80,000 fans in Manchester, TN, for the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival from June 13-16. This four-day event includes over 150 musical performances, as well as comedy, cinema, sustainability workshops, and more.

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The Nashville Pride Festival returns to Bicentennial Park on June 22-23. This two-day LGBTQI+ celebration features top-rated entertainment on multiple stages, a Kids and Family Area, a Youth Area, Community Art Installations, and over 225 vendors showcasing local non-profits, artists, and businesses.

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The free fun continues with Musicians Corner on the Southwest lawn at Centennial Park in Nashville. Running for five weeks from May 17 to June 15, Musicians Corner offers local live music with The Parthenon as a backdrop and includes Kidsville, food trucks, vendors, local artisans, and more.

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