Complete list of Independence Day events across Virginia in 2025. From historic Mount Vernon to Norfolk fireworks, find all Fourth of July celebrations with parades, concerts, and spectacular displays. Catch brilliant fireworks displays, pay tribute to America’s history at special exhibits, and enjoy many of the time-honored traditions of Independence Day at these Fourth 4th of July celebrations, held throughout the Commonwealth this year. Date: July 3 and July 4, 2025. 1319 Ross Drive, SW Vienna, 22180 United States Find out more 04 Jul Fireworks Guide 2025 04 July 2025 Virginia 4th of July Celebration, Culpeper | July 4 The Town of Culpeper will commemorate the Fourth of July with not only fireworks but also moon bounces, a car and bike show, live music, food trucks, craft vendors and the town’s annual Culpeper Freedom 5k. The fireworks will be set off from Rockwater Park at 9:15 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2025 East Mellen Street, Hampton VA 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Art and Merchant Gallery NEWPORT NEWS Stars in the Sky Friday, July 4, 2025 Victory Landing Park 6 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Ready to have a blast this Fourth of July? Check out our big list of parades, fireworks and other patriotic events around Northern Virginia for Independence Day. Celebrate America's birthday with a fiery Fourth of July fireworks display in these Northern Virginia communities. The Fourth of July is right around the corner and there are plenty of events planned to celebrate in the Tri-Cities. Below are events happening throughout the region on or near the Fourth of July. Following band concerts featuring patriotic music, fireworks will light up the night sky. Annual South Norfolk July 4th Parade and Picnic in the Park Friday, July 4, 2025 Lakeside Park Chesapeake VIRGINIA — Whether you want a close-up view of the D.C. fireworks or a laid-back festival atmosphere, Virginia has no shortage of prime spots to enjoy the Fourth of July celebrations. Here are some of the best locations to watch the sky light up. Top Fireworks Viewing Spots in Virginia Gravelly Point Park (Arlington) Located just north of National Airport, this riverside park offers unique Celebrate July 4 at The Diamond one last time. The Richmond Flying Squirrels will celebrate a little early this year with massive, in-your-face fireworks on July 2 and an Independence Day dueling NORFOLK, Va. — Fourth of July celebrations are lighting up across Hampton Roads as communities prepare for a weekend full of fireworks, family fun, and patriotic pride. Here are the 20 most phenomenal Fourth of July fireworks shows happening from July 2 to 5. Fireworks at Yeonas Park from Vienna’s 2024 Independence Day Celebration (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) Though Fairfax County set off some Fourth of July fireworks prematurely, with displays in Lorton, McLean and at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston last weekend, residents who are sticking around for the holiday will still have plenty of options for celebrating. Coming up first, the Town of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are packed with free firework shows this Fourth of July. Whether you’re staying local or planning a quick trip across state lines, there’s no shortage of prime July 4 Fireworks: Where to watch in DC, Maryland and Virginia By Miracle Gross Published July 1, 2025 2:51pm EDT News The 42nd Annual Fourth of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks on Friday, July 4, at Town Point Park begins at 5 pm with live patriotic music, food, and family-friendly activities, followed by one of Hampton Roads’ most spectacular fireworks displays at 9:30 pm high above the Elizabeth River.
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