Bring your flags and flip flops because the fun begins with a festive parade down Historic Main Street! Evening activities include a bell-ringing ceremony, patriotic concert, and a spectacular fireworks display over the York River. Grab your red, whi... Read More

This year, Virginia's Fourth of July celebration promises to be unlike any other. Inspired by John Adams' vision of a grand festival, the State Capitol lawn will transform into a vibrant hub of activity, bursting with the sights and sounds of Virgini... Read More

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! Event Information: rec-eventsteam@henrico.us *Please note: Th... Read More

Celebrate Independence Day at George Washington’s boyhood home! Play colonial games, tour the Washington House, meet a George Washington reenactor, watch a flag retirement ceremony at 1pm, talk with archaeologists around an active dig site, take a ... Read More

Celebrate America's Independence at the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum. Our town crier will read the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy crafts, activities, an encampment by the Youth Virginia Regiment, and more! Take family photos choosi... Read More

Celebrate Independence Day at George Washington’s boyhood home! Play colonial games, tour the Washington House, meet a George Washington reenactor, watch a flag retirement ceremony, talk with archaeologists around an active dig site, take a selfie ... Read More

Light up the night in Newport News! Celebrate Independence Day with great food, live music, festive entertainers, giveaways and a spectacular fireworks display above the James River. This year’s Stars in the Sky will feature musical performances f... Read More

Set to the pomp and pageantry of the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums, join the Virginia State Garrison Regiment as they present canon salutes to the original thirteen states of the Union.... Read More

Residents of the 18th-century Williamsburg community read the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the Courthouse and surrounding area. ... Read More

Enjoy a delightful afternoon with your family and friends while indulging in the fine Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg Inn with an exciting Revolution-inspired menu. Expect handmade scones, tea sandwiches, pastries, and more with a signature tea fro... Read More

Calling all brave and well-disposed lovers of liberty! In defense of Independency, recruits of all ages will take part in light military drill with members of the Virginia State Garrison Regiment accompanied by the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums... Read More

Thomas Jefferson begins a day of pageantry, celebration, and reflection.... Read More

Join us for a spectacular dinner buffet to celebrate Independence Day at the Williamsburg Lodge. Thursday July 4, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Adult $49.95 Children (ages 3–10) $19.95. *A prepaid reservation is required. For reservations, call 1-855-3... Read More

As the prelude to the thrilling Fourth of July Fireworks display, our holiday programming concludes with a celebration of the words and music of the American Revolution. Highlights include a reading of the Declaration of Independence, American marchi... Read More

Thomas Jefferson held July 4th as “the only birthday I ever commemorate…” Bring your family and friends out to Poplar Forest, his Bedford County retreat, to celebrate the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in h... Read More