River Raft Regatta — Little Pigeon River, Gatlinburg

One of Gatlinburg’s quirkiest July 4th traditions — the River Raft Regatta sends creative homemade floatables drifting down the Little Pigeon River in a race to the finish line near Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Come for the chaos, stay for the laugh. Cold drink in hand is strongly encouraged.