The highlight of the evening will be the Grand Fireworks Display, set to illuminate the skies over Alderson from 10-10:15 p.m., promising a dazzling finale to Independence Day. Of course, the highlight still remains the spectacular Grand Parade and the dazzling Grand Fireworks Display! Join us in Alderson, WV, as we proudly declare, "American Pride In 2025!" The Fireman’s Rodeo, Alderson’s Fourth of July event, always kicks things off on the Friday before the 4th. Featuring competitions between area fire departments like the bucket brigade (extinguishing fires the old-fashioned way), hose relay, obstacle courses, tug of war and more. Mercer County, WV (WOAY) – Alderson may be the biggest 4 of July celebration in the state, but it’s not the only celebration. The city of Princeton is getting ready to kick off its Fourth of July celebration. It all begins at the Chuck Mathena Center with three musical groups featuring Trial by Wednesday, July 2. The City of Shinnston will host a fireworks display at Ferguson Memorial Park featuring the Shinnston Community Band and A.M. Benson. ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) – The town of Alderson is getting the red white and blue set up for their 64th annual 4th of July celebration. American flags line the streets and their 4th of July banner is already set up. Businesses around town are also setting up with their own Independence Day decorations. It’s an [] On July 4th, Bramwell will be holding music at 6:00 pm and fireworks after and Camp Creek will be holding a bike parade at 10:00 am. However, among the long-running Independence Day traditions is 1 to 9:30 p.m.: WV Inflatables – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Bounce Houses & More! $5 wristbands per day. 1:30 p.m.: Field Events – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Afternoon filled with fun and events for everyone. Briton Kirby, member of the Alderson 4th of July Celebration Committee, told MetroNews their 63rd annual grand parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. and runs for about two hours. He said interest has Alderson, WV- Alderson’s 63rd Annual 4th of July Celebration will be from June 29 through July 8. Fireworks will be on July 4 at 10:15 p.m. at Alderson Memorial Football Field. BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — As America’s birthday draws closer, many people are already celebrating with fireworks once the sky gets dark enough. But you may have heard that some types of fireworks are not permitted in the Mountain State. Corporal C. A. Dunn with the West Virginia State Police said every one of them should [] Every year, our small town of Alderson turns red, white and blue and hosts West Virginia's BEST 4th of July Celebration. This event features everything from a Fireman's Rodeo and entertainment, to the Ducks on the River Rubber Duck Race. And, of course, a Grand Parade and a Fireworks Display! PRESENTED BY: Alderson 4th of July Committee, Alderson Fire Dept. & EMS, Miss Fireworks Committee, Tri-County Fire Co. and Town of Alderson SPONSORED BY: Alderson 4th of July Committee, Alderson Fire Dept. & EMS, Town of Alderson, Tri-County Fire Co. and Alderson Main Street *Please check our Website or Facebook Page for any changes due to weather* NO PETS ALLOWED www.alderson4th.com - email Each year, Alderson transforms into a patriotic paradise, draped in red, white, and blue, for West Virginia's BEST Fourth of July Celebration. Enjoy the Fireman's Rodeo, a spirited 5K Race, the All-American Baking Contest, the Ducks on the River Rubber Duck Race and more! The highlights are the vibrant Grand Parade and the dazzling Grand Fireworks Display. Join us in Alderson, WV, and let's Complete list of Independence Day fireworks displays across West Virginia in 2025. From Charleston to Huntington, find all Fourth of July celebrations with parades, concerts, and spectacular pyrotechnic shows. ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) – It’s that time of year again, time to celebrate our Independence and one way to do that is by heading out to the Alderson 4th of July Celebration. This event is jam packed with everything from a parade to soap-box racing for the kids. Events kick off as soon as June [] Every year, our small town of Alderson turns red, white and blue and hosts what has become known as West Virginia's BEST Fourth of July Celebration. This event features everything from a Fireman's Rodeo, to an All-American Baking Contest to the Ducks on the River Rubber Duck Race. And, of course, a Grand Parade and a Grand Fireworks Display! So come celebrate with us in Alderson, WV as we GHENT, WV (WVNS) — As the 4th of July holiday approaches, many people will plan to go to watch local firework displays with their friends and family. Firework displays in southern West Virginia, according to various town event websites and Facebook pages, will include: West Virginia Virginia Greenbrier County, WV (WOAY) – The quaint river town of Alderson undergoes a patriotic red, white, and blue transformation this time of year. It has earned them the title of West Virginia’s Best Fourth of July Celebration, and 10 months to pull it off as only Alderson can. Presented By: Alderson 4th of July Committee, Alderson Fire Dept. & EMS, Miss Fireworks Committee, Tri-County Fire Co. and Town of Alderson Sponsored By: Alderson 4th of July Committee, Alderson Fire Dept. & EMS, Town of Alderson, Tri-County Fire Co. and Alderson Main Street Please check our website or Facebook page for any changes due to weather.
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