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Discover Life In America hosts virtual synchronous fireflies event

You can watch beautiful footage of the lightning bugs shot over the years in Elkmont.

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SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — This year's synchronous firefly event in the Smokies was canceled due to COVID-19.

The non-profit group Discover Life in America is hosting a virtual version on YouTube. You can watch beautiful footage of the lightning bugs shot over the years in Elkmont.

You can also enjoy WBIR's coverage of the fireflies over the years at the links below:

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