Savor some of Nashville’s most famous cuisine at the Music City Hot Chicken Festival in East Park. Admission is free and all proceeds from the festival benefit Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation. Activities include a fire truck parade, live music, an amateur cooking competition, and tons of delicious hot chicken.

The 2024 Festival kicks off with a one-of-a-kind fire truck parade starting at Woodland Street and 9th Street. The parade features antique and modern fire trucks plus unique vehicles, mascots, bands, and of course, beads!

For more information on this 18th Annual event, visit the Festival’s website. It has information on what’s taking place where, who’s performing, which hot chicken vendors are participating, and more.