Create and craft your own floatable to compete in the fun and friendly Gatlinburg’s River Raft Regatta! A part of Gatlinburg’s 4th of July celebration, this annual race is fun for all as unmanned floatables compete and float down the Little Pigeon River. The race starts at 1:00 pm and ends when all floatables have crossed the finish line at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. If you don’t have time to construct your own floatable you can rent one onsite. All proceeds go to the Gatlinburg Chamber Foundation.