July 4th Independence Day Festivities in Richmond, Virginia

The Fourth of July celebrates the independence of our nation and the coming together of a diverse groups of people to build our country with tolerance for all. 

See details below on Independence Day events. We’ll add more events as we get closer to Independence Day.

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Independence Day Festivities in Richmond, Virginia

Flying Squirrels

Independence Day with the Flying Squirrels at The Diamond is a can’t-miss event. Fans packing the sold-out ballpark for baseball and fireworks every year has become one of Richmond’s great traditions. This year, the Flying Squirrels will keep the party going all weekend, with three fireworks shows July 4-6.

Kings Dominion

Celebrate Independence Day at Kings Dominion with an AMAZING fireworks display! As the fourth of July is filled with family, friends, great food, and of course, dazzling fireworks, Kings Dominion will be the perfect place for you and your loved ones to celebrate.

After a day of riding roller coasters and having a splashing good time in Soak City, sit back, relax and enjoy our colorful display of fireworks set to patriotic tunes. Watching Kings Dominion’s fourth of July fireworks spectacular will be a celebration you and your family won’t want to miss!

The fireworks can best be seen in Candy Apple Grove by the Drop Tower, International Street by the Eiffel Tower, or in Jungle X-Pedition by the Backlot Stunt Coaster.

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.

Perfect for all ages, this fireworks event celebrates the spirit of our nation with a magnificent show of dazzling lights and sound.  

Red, White, and Lights

Celebrate the Independence Day holiday with live music, food trucks, and a kids’ zone. The Richmond Symphony is headlining the show with a laser light show finale.* FREE Admission!

4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Event Information: rec-eventsteam@henrico.us

*Please note: The finale is a laser-light show set to music. There are NO fireworks.

Virginia Museum of History & Culture

The naturalization ceremony is held in partnership with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Schedule of Events:

11:00am – 12:00pm – Naturalization Ceremony officiated by Judge Roger Gregory (Ceremony held inside the Robins Family Forum with limited seating)
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Celebrate America’s newest citizens with Ukrop’s cake and lemonade in Commonwealth Hall and live music 
12:00pm – 4:00pm – American Treasures on display in the VMHC Library and in-gallery scavenger hunt

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Garden admission is free on July 4; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ashland July Fourth Parade and Celebration

July Fourth will be a day of fun celebrating our country’s independence! Featuring an endearing small town walking parade and a patriotic concert by the Hanover Concert Band on our lawn. There old fashioned lawn games, a Patriotic Pet Contest, cold snow cones, hot dogs and hamburgers and of course our famous Apple Pie Baking Contest and Pie Auction all in the Center of the best little town in the Universe!

Schedule:

• 9:30-10:30-Apple Pie Baking Contest Drop Off
• 10:30-Parade Line Up at Henry Clay Elementary School
• 11:00-Parade Steps Off on Hanover Avenue and Ends at The Center
• 11:00-12:00-Apple Pie Judging
• 11:45- Presentation of Colors, Hanover Concert Band Patriotic Concert on the Lawn
• 12:00-Lawn Party-Food, Games, Patriotic Pet Contest Judging Begins
• 12:30-12:40-Pie Winners Announced, Pie Auction, Pet Winners Announced.

Kings Dominion presents fireworks and their entertaining Grand Carnivale on July 4th so you can celebrate cultures from across the world and then celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks show starting at 9 PM. 16000 Theme Park Way Doswell, VA 23047

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