Join us for the 42nd Annual Fourth of July Great American Picnic at Town Point Park along the beautiful Downtown Norfolk Waterfront on Friday, July 4th! Celebrate our nation’s independence in true American style with all your favorite classics—hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ, and much more. 2025 July 4th fireworks in Northern Virginia bring fantastic celebrations, patriotic parades, and family fun to local towns and parks. 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. 4th of July Events & Celebrations in Williamsburg, VA. Revolutionary spirit, timeless charm, and festive American traditions – there’s no place like Williamsburg to celebrate the 4th of July. This Independence Day, enjoy a full lineup of inspiring events and festivities, capped off by breathtaking fireworks. History Comes to Life This July 4th, "A Capitol Fourth" celebrates 45 spectacular years as America’s national Independence Day tradition, airing live from the U.S. Capitol. Whether you're seeking an educational experience or a family-friendly getaway, Virginia's Fourth of July celebrations offer something for everyone. July 4, 2025 - Enjoy Virginia-themed activities, be inspired by art and music, and end the night with fireworks and a drone show. 🇺🇸 Celebrate Independence Day in Colonial Williamsburg: July 4, 2025 Jun 25 '25 June 26, 2025. Each year on the Fourth of July, Colonial Williamsburg offers one of the most powerful and immersive Independence Day experiences anywhere in the country—and this year’s celebration sets the tone for something even bigger. Fourth of July. The 250th commemoration of the founding of the United States will take place on July 4, 2026.In Virginia, the celebration has already begun. The VA250 Commission is hosting a series of Independence Day events from 2024 through 2026. INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE July 4th, 2025 10am - Noon Downtown Fairfax Rain or Shine. The City of Fairfax's Independence Day Parade and Fireworks began in 1967. If you’re looking for a small-town, big-time 4th of July celebration with music, food, fun, a parade, a Beauty Pageant, a Vesper service, a Country Music show, and some end-the-night-light-up-the-sky fireworks, then make your way out to Gypsy Hill Park for a wonderful family 3-day event. And it’s all FREE! EVENING SHOW & FIREWORKS July 4, 2025 6:30PM - 10:30PM Fairfax High School Stadium 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax . IMPORTANT NOTICE: There will be BAG CHECKS to enter the event area. . All bags and coolers will be subject to inspect TRAFFIC ALERT: Planned Road Closures for July 4, 2025 Celebration. Published on June 27, 2025. ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department, Virginia State Police, United States Park Police, and Virginia Department of Transportation will close multiple roadways on Friday, July 4 th, 2025, to facilitate the safe passage of large crowds for the Independence Day events and fireworks. 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. Enjoy patriotic festivities, including public readings of the Declaration of Independence, musical performances, and a dazzling fireworks display to cap the evening. 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. 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. Celebrate July 4th in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Celebrating all weekend? See all the happenings on our events page here. The race will have rolling street closures. Eagles Lodge – 21 Cool Springs Road | Parking available onsite. Ferry Farm – 268 Kings Highway | Handicap Parking only onsite.
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