July 4 Fireworks: Where To Find Events Around VA

The 4th of July holiday in Virginia is a time for celebration, whether it's right outside your back door or a planned vacation to somewhere you've never been.

No matter where you are in the Old Dominion, you won't be too far from a star-spangled fireworks show. There are also plenty of festive concerts, family-friendly festivals and patriotic parades planned throughout Virginia.

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We've gathered a guide to dozens of Fourth of July events happening on and leading up to the holiday, from Northern Virginia to the Richmond area, Hampton Roads and more.

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Here's a roundup of July 4th celebrations across the state:

Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg

Alexandria

• Alexandria Birthday Celebration: Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St.

Aldie

• Red, White & Run 5K: Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park, 22831 Hanson Park Dr
• Brambleton What A Blast happened on June 28.

Arlington

• D.C. Fireworks Viewing Spots from Arlington: various locations
• Bellevue Forest Citizens' Association 4th of July Parade: Roberts Lane and Oxford Street
• Bluemont’s Bell: Constitution Gardens, N. George Mason Drive and Wilson Blvd.
• Fairlington July 4th Parade: South Abingdon Street
• Douglas Park Civic Association 4th of July Parade/Potluck: Douglas Park

Ashburn

• Ashburn Village 5th of July Fireworks: 44078 Cheltenham Circle

Dale City

• Dale City 4th of July Parade & Family Fun Day: Dale Boulevard and Kirkdale Drive

Fairfax

• Fairfax City Independence Day Parade: downtown Fairfax City
• Fairfax City Evening Show & Fireworks: Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion Run
• McLean's Independence Day Fireworks Celebration, Lake Fairfax Fireworks happened on June 28.

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Fredericksburg

• July 4 Fireworks in Fredericksburg: Virginia Credit Union Stadium (parking lot)
• Fourth in Fredericksburg Festival: Riverfront Park Fredericksburg, 701 Sophia St.
• Heritage Festival 5 Miler: James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave.
• Family Fun at the Rising Sun Tavern: Rising Sun Tavern Museum, 1304 Caroline St.

Herndon

• July 4th Celebration: Bready Park, 814 Ferndale Ave.

Leesburg

• Leesburg Independence Day Parade: Downtown Leesburg, King Street from Ida Lee Drive to Fairfax Street
• Leesburg Concert and Fireworks at Ida Lee Park: Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW

Lorton

• Lorton's Workhouse Fireworks happened on June 28.

Lovettsville

• Town of Lovettsville Parade, Pool Party & Celebration: Lovettsville

Manassas

• Manassas Celebrate America, downtown Manassas

Mount Vernon

• Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon: George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
• An American Celebration at George Washington's Mount Vernon: George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway

Purcellville

• Independence Day at Franklin Park: Franklin Park, 17501 Franklin Park Dr

Vienna

• Vienna Independence Day Celebration happened on July 2.

Quantico

• Marine Base Quantico's Independence Day (DoD access required): Lejeune Field, Quantico MCB, VA, Kelton Ave

South Riding

• Star Spangled South Riding happened on June 27.

Spotsylvania Courthouse

• Stars and Stripes Spectacular happened on June 28.

Sterling

• Star-Spangled Sterling happened on June 27.
• Fourth Fest at Claude Moore Park, Claude Moore Park, 21610 Old Vestals Gap Rd.

Hampton Roads

Franklin

• Franklin 4th of July: Franklin High School, 310 Crescent Drive

Newport News

• Newport News Stars in the Sky: Victory Landing Park, 50 26th St.

Norfolk

• South Norfolk July 4th Parade & Picnic in the Park: Lakeside Park, 1441 Bainbridge Blvd.

Portsmouth

• Shaggin' 4th of July Celebration in Portsmouth: 2 High St.

Williamsburg

• Lights of Freedom in Williamsburg: Colonial Williamsburg, 101 Visitor Center Dr.

Windsor

• Heritage Park Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Show: 21311 Courthouse Hwy.

Shenandoah Valley

Front Royal

• Royal Independence Fireworks Show: Bing Crosby Stadium, Stadium Dr.

Middletown

• Middletown July 4th Celebration: 2nd St.

Richmond Metro

Glen Allen

• Red, White, and Lights: Meadow Farm Museum, 3400 Mountain Rd.

Goochland

• Fourth of July Fireworks: Goochland Sports Complex, 1800 Sandy Hook Rd.

Hopewell

• Hopewell's Annual Independence Day Celebration happened on June 28.

Eastern Shore

Chincoteague

• Chincoteague Old Fashioned Fireworks Display: Carnival grounds, 3648 Main St.

Southwest Virginia

Damascus

• Independence Day Celebration in Damascus: Beaverdam Creek Park, 1211 S Shady Ave.

Galax

• July 4th Celebration in Galax: Downtown Galax

Honaker

• Honaker Independence Day: Honaker Town Park

Lovingston

• Lovingston Fireworks: Nelson County High School, 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy.

New Castle

• 4th of July Parade In Craig County: New Castle

Roanoke

• Freedom Festival and Fireworks in Roanoke: 302 Wiley Drive SW Between Franklin and Jefferson Street

Rocky Mount

• Rocky Mount's Annual Independence Festival happened on June 27.

Salem

• Salem Fair Fireworks: Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd.

Vinton

• Vinton 4th of July Celebration: The Vinton War Memorial, 814 E Washington Ave.

Wytheville

• Wytheville’s 4th of July Celebration: Downtown Wytheville