Lake Junaluska’s Independence Day Celebration weekend will be full of family-friendly fun with fireworks, floating wish lanterns, a parade, family square dance and concerts. Many events are free, and lodging is still available at Lake Junaluska’s hotels for guests who want to spend the entire holiday weekend at the lake relaxing and enjoying the festivities. Big Band Concert under Lakeside White Tent Floating Wish Lanterns Concert in Stuart Auditorium Boat flotilla, decorated porches, fireworks reflecting in the lake Family-friendly parade, picnic and square-dancing.