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Posted on: 4/23/12
DOGWOOD PARADE
April 27, 2012
Where: Hill Avenue to Gay Street /downtown Knoxville
When: 7:00 pm
How much: Free
Visitors come from near and far to line the streets of downtown Knoxville for the Dogwood Parade. Marching bands, decorated floats,
performing arts groups, and nine giant helium balloons will make the hour-long Parade one of the Festival’s most exciting events.
The Dogwood Parade is the only parade in Knoxville with giant balloons as seen in the Macy’s parade. It’s a living, breathing celebration of art,
nature, and community floating down the length of Gay Street – and it’s an event you don’t want to miss! This will be televised on Channel 8.
Click Here for more info.
Historic Market District Ghost Tour
April 27th and 28th
Where: Downtown Knoxville,Sangrias Market Square
When: 8pm Approx 2hrs
How much: $20
Join an actual team of paranormal investigators as they cover multiple haunted locations throughout downtown Knoxville
Be Aware, These Walking Tours are what we call, "Express Investigations"...
For those, looking for Indoor investigations, we are currently in negotiations with popular haunted locations.
For additional info and dates Click Here
Downtown Derby Week
May 2nd to May 5th
Where: Downtown Knoxville, Market Square
When: 12pm to 12am
Three days of spectacular parties, games, entertainment and savings! Proceeds to benefit Second Harvest Backpack Program. Americana Night proceeds to benefit The Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation.
Schedule As Follows:
May 2-5 - Look for the Downtown Derby posters at participating businesses and ask for "The Derby Special!"
Wednesday, May 2nd – The Old City
12:00 p.m.- Downtown Derby Week Launch at Downtown Grill & Brewery *Scarecrow Superfecta begins**
4:00 p.m. Market Square - Knoxville Ice Bears Cornhole Tourney
6:00 p.m. Horse Selection Party at Crown & Goose
7:00 p.m. The Old City – Derby Kick-off Parties all over The Old City
Thursday , May 3rd – Americana Night concert at the Historic Tennessee Theatre
5:30 p.m. VIP Derby Party (themed gathering)
7:30 p.m. Dr. Bill Snyder and The Mighty Wurlitzer
8:00 p.m. - Americana Night concert @ Tennessee Theatre
10:30 p.m. – After-Party at Sapphire
Friday, May 4th – All over Downtown Knoxville
5:00 p.m. – Bourbon & Cigars Handicapping Party at Preservation Pub
7:00 p.m. – skirt! Magazine Derby Fashion Show @ Latitude 35
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Oaks & Derby Parties with Fashion Prizes
**Secret Best Dressed Committee searches for contest winners all over
downtown**
Saturday, May 5th – Market Square
3:00 p.m. - Taste of The Derby at Club LeConte
Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza and Scarecrow Superfecta (deadline 4:00 p.m. to turn in sheets)
138th running of The Kentucky Derby
7:00 p.m. Knoxville NightHawks vs. Alabama Hammers at the Civic Coliseum
*half-time check presentation to BackPack program with Second Harvest and Scarecrow Superfecta Winners
Buy a lanyard for $10 wherever you see the Downtown Derby Poster.
http://www.scarecrowfoundation.org/content/downtown-derby-week
UT Sports Schedule
Sites to see in Knoxville!
- Knoxville Zoo
- UT Campus
- Ramsey Plantation House
