The 2016 Pops on the River Independence Day celebration will take place on Sunday, July 3, in Coolidge Park, thanks to the support of the City of Chattanooga and ArtsBuild, along with sponsorship from Alliance Physical Therapy and Integrity Buick GMC Cadillac and Integrity Chevrolet. This popular community event will feature a FREE outdoor patriotic concert by the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera (CSO) as well as performances from veteran songwriters with “Operation Song.” A large fireworks display is scheduled for its conclusion at approximately 9:45pm.