PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (WVLT) – The Island in Pigeon Forge has announced that it plans to continue its fireworks show scheduled for New Year’s Eve.
Officials made the announcement just hours after the city of Gatlinburg announced that the fireworks event would be canceled due to the increase in COVID-19 cases.
The island had originally planned to host an outdoor concert, but the event was canceled.
“The midnight fireworks castle will be visible throughout the city and The Island has partnered with WIVK 107.7 FM to simultaneously stream the celebration of the fireworks,” a statement said.
Spectators are asked to stay inside their individual vehicles to enjoy the midnight fireworks show.
Parking for the event will be available in the city’s municipal lot, between the island and LeConte Center, as well as in the mountain lot located at 2989 Teaster Lane.
Travel, restaurants and shops on the island are expected to function normally. The Island will open on December 31 from 10 a.m. to midnight.
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