Celebrate this 4th of July in revelry and surrounded by a decidedly Memphis feel with the Beale Street 4th of July! Held at Tom Lee Park, where Beale Street meets the Mississippi River, Memphis’ Beale Street 4th of July has all the ingredients for a great Memphis vacation and great times. Throughout the day, visitors will find a variety of cuisine, including Memphis’ famous ribs, along Beale Street with live music flooding Tom Lee Park. Of course, as dusk approaches the traditional sights and sounds of Memphis will give way to a fireworks grand finale that will both inspire and amaze. There’s always a party taking place on Beale Street, but during the 4th travelers will find an unbridled celebration of American independence.
While on Beale Street, you’ll definitely want to take in some authentic Memphis cuisine, and the Blues City Cafe can offer just such an experience with its pull-from-the-bone ribs, savory fried catfish and other Memphis favorites. Having been featured in major motion pictures including The Firm, let the Blues City Cafe also make a memorable appearance in your vacation memories as well during the Beale Street 4th of July.
And for those that want to do more than merely hear the sounds of Memphis during their visit, the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum can help by providing an detailed look into Memphis’ music history. As part of the Smithsonian Institute, you’ll already find the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum to be a credible source before even stepping foot inside. And once inside you’ll find seven galleries that run through everything from the music itself to the social and racial boundaries it broke.
