Central Virginians have several opportunities to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, festivals, live music, and family-friendly activities. Here’s a working list of events happening July 3-5 to mark the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Thursday, July 3
- Fireworks at Busch Gardens® Williamsburg
- Included with park admission
- Goochland Fireworks Celebration
- Parking lots open at 5:30 p.m.
- Fireworks show begins at 9 p.m.
- Rain date: July 5
- City of Petersburg Fireworks
- Location: Trapezium Brewing Company, 423 3rd Street
- Free event begins at 4 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
Friday, July 4
- Fourth of July Celebration at Dogwood Dell, Byrd Park (Richmond)
- Location: 600 S Arthur Ashe Blvd
- Performances begin at 5:30 p.m.
- Free parking at City Stadium with shuttle service starting at 4 p.m.
- Star-Spangled Squirrels Fest at The Diamond (Richmond)
- Time: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
- Fireworks, live music, interactive games, and kids’ activities
- Henrico’s Red, White & Lights Celebration
- Location: Meadow Farm Museum
- Laser light show only — no fireworks
- Fun Zone open from 4 to 8 p.m.
- Live music begins at 4:15 p.m.
- Light show begins at 9:30 p.m.
- Chesterfield County Fourth of July Celebration
- Location: Chesterfield County Fairgrounds
- Gates open at 5 p.m.
- Fireworks begin at dark
- Food vendors, kids’ zone, live music, and more
- Kings Dominion – Star‑Spangled Nights
- Fireworks at 10 p.m. at the amusement park
- Fireworks at Colonial Williamsburg
- Fireworks above Governor’s Palace begin at 9:30 p.m.
- Free admission to the historic area from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Fireworks at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
- Included with park admission
Saturday, July 5
- Kings Dominion – Star‑Spangled Nights
- Fireworks at 10 p.m. at the amusement park
- Powhatan County’s ChowDown Freedom Festival
- Location: Powhatan Fairgrounds
- Time: Noon to 11 p.m., gates open at 11:30 a.m.
- General admission is $5
- Fireworks at dark
- Fireworks at Busch Gardens® Williamsburg
- Included with park admission
