Celebrate & Support Our Riverfront
From seasonal celebrations to signature fundraisers, explore our annual events
that directly support and sustain our riverfront parks.
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Tom Lee’s Mississippi River Gumption Revival Lantern Parade
Officially proclaimed Tom Lee Day by the City of Memphis
The first Saturday in October features the Tom Lee Mississippi River Gumption Revival Lantern Parade, celebrating Tom Lee’s courage on the Mississippi River that inspired Memphis and the nation over a century ago.
Take Me to the River
April 3, 2027 | Beale Street Landing
Hosted annually in the spring, Take Me to the River is an unparalleled, intimate night on the riverfront to celebrate all that it stewards for our community with an coursed, culinary masterpiece by local chefs.
Rollin’ on the River
November 6, 2027 | The Kent
Rollin’ on the River celebrates our city’s most iconic asset: our riverfront. Guests are treated to an exceptional fine dining experience, live entertainment curated by local talent, and an exclusive auction.
Tom Lee Poetry & Spoken Word Contest
Read previous winners’ works, and learn more about how to enter the contest
The Tom Lee Poetry & Spoken Word Contest recognizes outstanding poetry and spoken word inspired by Tom Lee and his qualities of courage, generosity and humanity.