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Boomsday

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Boomsday is an annual fireworks celebration that takes place on Labor Day weekend in Knoxville, TN. It is sponsored by the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation in conjunction with local radio stations of Journal Broadcast Group (HOT 104.5, STAR 102.1 and 93 POINT 1). Boomsday is held on Volunteer Landing, accompanied by live music and festivities.

Boomsday's firework display has attracted over 325,000 spectators. Fireworks are set off from the Henley St. bridge and spectators view the show from the riverfront, hillsides, or on boats from the Tennessee River.

Boomsday has been called the nation's largest Labor Day firework display. Starting in 2006, Knoxville will expand Boomsday into a three day event beginning September 1st and ending September 3rd.

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