Kingsport announces road closures for July 4th parade | WJHL

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The city of Kingsport has announced road closures for the city’s Independence Day celebrations.

In order to accommodate the Mack Riddle American Legion Independence Day Parade, which begins at 10 a.m., the following roads will be closed from the morning of July 4 through the end of the parade:

• Center Street from Sullivan Street to Fort Henry Drive
• Fort Henry Drive from Center Street to Eastman Road
• Wilcox Drive will be closed at Sevier Avenue

The parade will proceed down Center Street from Wateree Street to Memorial Park on Fort Henry Drive.

According to the city, detour routes will be put in place for drivers on Sevier Avenue, Watauga Street and Sullivan Street.

Streets leading to Center Street along the parade route will be closed if necessary.

The city’s annual Red, White and Boom event will take place on Main Street starting at 5 p.m. and ending with fireworks around 9:45 p.m.