‘Rock the Riverfront 2024’ begins March 14

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — River City Company has announced their event lineup for Rock the Riverfront 2024.

Loop in Quebec, Canada 2021 / Nadia Morin

Rock the Riverfront will start on March 14 and run through April 14. It is a spring festival in downtown Chattanooga that features an interactive art exhibit, music and other entertainment.

The event is free to attend and takes place on the Chattanooga Green at 100 Chestnut Street.

This year’s art installation will be Loop’s 12 giant zoetropes. The public can visit the Loop daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Opening day for Rock the Riverfront will be Thursday, March 14. There will be food trucks and art vendors on site from 4 to 8 p.m.

Every Friday night, the event will feature live DJs. Saturdays will be “fun-filled” with family-friendly activities.

See the full schedule:

Friday March 15:

• 5:00pm – 7:00pm: Featuring DJ Nippy F from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Since her childhood, she has displayed her talents on the basketball court playing professionally, and she will entertain all at Rock the Riverfront with Top 40 hits.

Saturday March 16:

• 11:30am – 2:30pm: Join the Chattanooga Fire Cabaret & Friends with a wide variety of acrobatic and circus style performances with Miss Tangles Flow Art, Circus Acro and Bubbletopia.
• 6:00pm – 7:00pm: World Leaders rock band will be combining a wide collection of musical genres on the main stage. Alongside of the band, experience an ambient fire show with performances by the Chattanooga Fire Cabaret.

Sunday March 17:

• 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Weather the Weather is a family-focused entertainment group and will be performing an exploration of what happens during storm conditions and inclement weather using visual art, sound, music, movement & poetry.

Weekend Two Theme: “Magic of Cinema”

Friday March 22:

• 5:00pm – 7:00pm: Featuring Queen B from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Music is her happy place and she will be sharing it with those at Rock the Riverfront by playing a mix of music from your favorite tv shows and movies.

The weekend entertainment is hosted in conjunction with Garrell Woods, founder and executive director of Black Rainbow Movement.

Saturday March 23:

• 2:00pm – 4:00pm: Learn The Dance – moving with the theme of “Magic of Cinema”, join dancers featuring Damien Chaney to learn steps found in Jazz, Hip-Hop and Modern Dance.
• 5:30pm – 7:30pm: Experience the images of cinema transformed via dance with Kyle’s Concepts & Damien Chaney performing a wide variety of types of movements.
• 6:30pm – 7:30pm: The 3^rd Annual Light Up Chatt Parade will make their way from Renaissance Park to the Chattanooga Green with lighted lanterns and giant puppets. Registration is now open for the parade and puppet making workshops will be announced soon.

Sunday March 24:

• 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Gospel & Jazz on the Chattanooga Green with Neshawn Calloway & Friends. A versatile performer, Neshawn is a singer of such genres as jazz, blues, classical gospel and rhythm & blues.

Weekend Three Theme: “Hip N Hop”

Friday March 29:

• 5:00pm – 7:00pm: Featuring DJ Flow Eazy from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her charisma and unflinching go-getter attitude have garnered her a promising career. She will be making people move at Rock the Riverfront with her wide mixes.

Saturday March 30:

• 10:00am – 11:00am: Easter Egg Hunt – over 1000 eggs with be spread across the Chattanooga Green for family hunting fun.
• 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Best Bunny Dog Costume Contest – hosted in partnership with the Humane Educational Society, the community is encouraged to come by with their favorite pup dressed in the best bunny outfit. Contest details to be posted soon.
• 5:00pm – 7:00pm: Rhyme N Chatt will be on the main stage performing a mix of spoken word, jazz and hip-hop.

Sunday March 31

• All Day “Picnic in the Park” – families are encouraged to bring a picnic and blanket or find the perfect lunch and dinner from one of the many local food trucks at the event.

Weekend Four Theme: Retro Rewind

Friday April 5:

• 5:00pm – 7:00pm: Featuring DJ Smooth K from Chattanooga, Tennessee. He says he is “not your average zillenial DJ” because of his eclectic taste in music that bridges generations. He will be spinning classic oldies to current hits.

Saturday April 6:

• 10:00am – 11:00am: Tai Chi is one of the most popular and effective mind & body healing arts for people of all ages and health conditions. Join Beth Herring for this free all abilities class.
• 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Join Soul Aerobic Line Dancers as they show off a few of their rehearsed dances. They will then invite everyone in on some classic dance moves that most people know. Lastly, they will teach a few steps to their dances so anyone who wants can join in!
• 5:00pm – 6:00pm: Bringing back fond memories of times of the past, the Choo Choo Chorus will be performing barbershop style harmonies for all to enjoy!

Weekend Five Theme: “Pure Imagination”

Friday April 12:

• 5:00pm – 7:00pm: Featuring Corleone Tone from Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has been practicing as DJ for over 7 years and voted twice as a BEC award nominee. He definitely knows how to rock a crowd and will be returning to Rock the Riverfront to do just so.

Saturday April 13:

• 9:00am – 12:00pm: Children’s Entrepreneurship Market will return to the Chattanooga Green with over 40 youth entrepreneurs ready to sell you their unique creations. Registration is now open for youth to sign up to become a vendor.
• 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Be the Change Youth Initiative will be on the main stage performing music and sharing their passion of making sure youth, especially those struggling with their mental health, feel seen, heard and loved.
• 6:00pm – 7:00pm: Interval will cap off the weekend with their upbeat indie sounds. They have been featured at Road to Nightfall as winners in 2023.

“The community shared with us their hopes and desires for the Riverfront District through the ONE Riverfront planning process. Events like Rock the Riverfront are in direct response to community feedback, and we look forward to making even more enhancements to the Riverfront through the community-led planning processes,” said Emily Mack, President & CEO of River City Company.