Make sure to catch King Dominion’s Star-Spangled Nights Fireworks Spectacular, July 4-6 to celebrate Independence Day with Virginia’s premier patriotic fireworks show. Experience an unforgettable fireworks display synchronized to the stirring tunes of patriotic music. Fireworks in Richmond: July 4. Celebrate Independence Day at The Diamond in Richmond on July 4 from 6-9:30 p.m. The Richmond Flying Squirrels will host Star-Spangled Squirrels Fest with fireworks, live music, inflatables, food and drink specials and more. The Landsharks (beach music) and The Mashup (genre mixes) bands will headline the event. Fourth of July events in Richmond Whether you want to join a parade, watch a laser light show, or sit back and enjoy some fireworks, there’s an Independence Day celebration in Richmond for you. Date: July 4, 2025 The 42nd annual Fourth of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks in Norfolk is a free event held at Town Point Park. Guests can bring their own picnic blankets and lawn chairs and purchase traditional American fare from vendors like hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, fresh seafood, buttered corn on the cob, and juicy watermelon slices while listening to live music performances Editor’s Note: This story has been edited to update the location of Elizabethton’s Independence Day Celebration. TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — The Fourth of July is right around the co City Fourth of July Celebration As part of the 67th annual Festival of Arts, the City’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities (PRCF) will host a Fourth of July celebration at Dogwood Dell on Thursday, July 4, 2024. This free event will feature the Richmond Concert Jazz Band beginning at 5:30 p.m. Here are some ways to celebrate America's birthday this year. 🎆 Fireworks shows Dogwood Dell Fireworks Richmond's annual free show starts at 5:30pm, with the fireworks expected around 9:15pm. The following sampling of events are hosted on Friday, July 4. Chesterfield County’s Fourth of July Celebration brings live music, children’s activities, food vendors, performances and fireworks to the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. The event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. and admission is free. chesterfield.gov City of Richmond Fourth of July Celebration – This free event will feature the Richmond Concert Jazz Band beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Richmond Concert Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. with a patriotic and pop music concert. The evening’s fireworks display will accompany the Richmond Concert Band playing “The 1812 Overture” at 9:15 p.m. Get ready for a star-spangled celebration! This July 3rd and 4th, the Metro Richmond area lights up with spectacular fireworks shows, festive parades, live music, and family-friendly fun. Whether you're a local or visiting for the holiday, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate Independence Day 2025 in Metro Richmond. From fireworks to parades and reenactments, here's where to celebrate Independence Day around Richmond this year. To celebrate the Fourth of July, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will be hosting a free community day, with complimentary access to the Garden, Waterway splash pad in the Children's Garden, and our outdoor art exhibition, Homes & Habitats. ⚾ Star‑Spangled Squirrels Fest at The Diamond (Richmond Flying Squirrels). Mark your calendars for July 4, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM.The Richmond Flying Squirrels host their annual Star‑Spangled Squirrels Fest featuring live music, games, food specials (like root beer floats & Dippin’ Dots)—capped by fireworks at 9:30 PM. Celebrate July 4th in Virginia. With eight U.S. Presidents calling Virginia home and dozens of notable American Revolution sites (including Yorktown Battlefield, where independence was won), Virginia is bursting with patriotic pride year-round, but the Fourth of July is truly a red, white, and blue extravaganza. Fourth of July at Chesterfield Fairgrounds Presented by the Virginia Credit Union, on July 4, this free celebration at the fairgrounds will include fireworks at dark. Gates open at 5 p.m. July Events in Richmond, VA Fourth of July Celebrations. Beulah Recreation Center. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden – Free Admission. Red, White, & Tunes at James River Cellars Winery. Fourth in Fredericksburg Art Show Celebrate America’s birthday with fireworks, family-friendly fun, music, and more across the region. Patriotic Celebration The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a performance by the Richmond Concert Jazz Band, and fireworks will start at around 9:15 p.m. The event is free to attend for people of all ages. Celebrate the Fourth of July in Richmond with baseball games, live music, fireworks, and historical reenactments. Highlights include the Richmond Flying Squirrels game, Dogwood Dell's free concert, Kings Dominion's fireworks, and events at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with friends and family. Celebrate at the home of Virginia’s first governor with fireworks and Revolutionary excitement. RedHill.org. July 4th Celebration, South Boston. Downtown’s Constitution Square fills with patriotic spirit on the Fourth of July, kicking off with the National Anthem at 6 p.m. and ending in a 9 p.m. fireworks finale. DowntownSoBo.com Dogwood Dell 4th of July Celebration. DOGWOOD DELL (BYRD PARK) JULY 4, 2023, Time TBD. Celebrate under the stars with a free night of live music! Pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and head over to Dogwood Dell, a 2,400 seat amphitheater in Byrd Park. Early arrival is encouraged! Details coming soon. 4th of July Fireworks at Kings Dominion. KINGS
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