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. In 2021, we are seeing a comeback of big celebrations, but you may still want to opt for a more low key Independence Day celebration.

See details below on Independence Day events at The Diamond with the Richmond Flying Squirrels, Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park in Henrico,, Ginter Botanical Garden, Chesterfield County Fairground, Ashland and more. We’ll add more events as we get closer to Independence Day.

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July 4, 2022 Independence Day Festivities in Richmond, Virginia

🇺🇸 The Virginia Museum of History & Culture invites the public to assemble on July 4th for a Citizenship Naturalization Ceremony. Beginning at 10:30 am, see candidates take the Oath of Allegiance in the VMHC’s Commonwealth Hall. Seating is limited, but the ceremony will be streamed to an overflow seating area & VMHC Facebook & YouTube channels. This event is free & open to the public without registration. Learn more at VirginiaHistory.org/July4th. All candidates and attendees are required to wear a mask during the ceremony. All attendees must have photo identification to enter and will be screened for prohibited items prior to entrance. This event 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) and officiated by the Honorable Roger L. Gregory, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Richmond will be lit on the 4th of July live from Dogwood Dell! The program begins at 6 p.m. but be sure to get there early to snag a parking spot and your favorite seat around the Dell bowl! Overflow parking is available at City Stadium with free shuttle service.

For the July 4th holiday Surge Adventure Parks offers savings: just $10 per person for 1-hour of jump time.

🇺🇸Free July 4th Admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 🌺

MONDAY, JULY 4, 2022 AT 6:35 PM. Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Reading Fightin Phils- Fourth of July Celebration at The Diamond, 3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230. Independence Day Celebration & Super Blast Fireworks. Enjoy post-game Super Blast fireworks following the game. Gates: 5:00 PM | First pitch: 6:35 PM

JUL 1 AT 2 PM – JUL 4 AT 6 PM 4th of July Weekend Celebration. Bryant’s Cidery & Brewery. 4th of July fun at Bryant’s Cidery and Brewery where the whole family can kick back and relax.Enjoy live music, BBQ sandwiches, specialty menu items, kite flying, games, cornhole, sparklers, giant coloring books, bubbles and, of course, red white and blue flights. Event schedule: Friday 7/1: 2PM – 8PM: Live music: Daniel Kepel 5:30PM – 8PM. Monday 7/4: 12PM – 6PM

MONDAY, JULY 4, 2022 AT 12 PM 4th of July Cookout at Steam Bell Beer Works. 12:00 – 6:00 on Monday July 4th to celebrate. We will have hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill for purchase along with free popsicles for kids. All draft beer will be $5.00!! Need something to drink while you watch the fireworks later? Enjoy 25% off your to-go beer purchases.

MONDAY, JULY 4, 2022 AT 4 PM – 10 PM Red, White, and Lights 2022 Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park. Wear your red, white, and blue and spend your holiday at the park with patriotic activities for the whole family. Enjoy food trucks, entertainment, a kids’ zone, and a performance by the Richmond Symphony with a laser light show. Gates open and pre-concert activities begin at 4 p.m.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg salutes the individuals and families of those who serve, and have served, in the United States Armed Forces. To thank them, join us for Busch Gardens’ Military Appreciation Week, from June 27- July 4. Enjoy family-friendly fun with patriotic décor 🇺🇸, fireworks every night, up-close views of a military vehicle and specialty culinary and merchandise 🍴 Also, rock out on July 2nd with tribute bands performing classics from Guns N’ Roses and Bon Jovi! See more about the event here: https://fb.me/e/3b1hY0lSo

Kings Dominion presents fireworks and their entertaining Grand Carnivale on Monday, 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

MONDAY, JULY 4, 2022 AT 6 PM – 10 PM Happy Birthday America! at Carter Mountain Orchard, Charlottesville. Celebrate America’s 246th birthday with the best seat in town for viewing local Fourth of July fireworks shows.Advance tickets are required for every guest. $20 for adults (16+) and $10 for children (15 & under). LIVE MUSIC: Dance to jams by Local Vocals from 6–8:45 PM FOOD: In addition to food trucks (5:30–9 PM) from Vision BBQ, Two Brothers Southwestern Grill, and Sweet Jane’s Kitchen, we’ll have ice cream, apple cider donuts, and other sweet snacks. DRINKS: Adult beverages, including patriotic wine slushies, available in the Carter Mountain Wine Shop and Bold Rock Tap Room. FACE PAINTING: Whimsical face painting by The Glitter Bee from 5:30–9 PM. COTTON CANDY: Fairy Floss Cotton Candy from 6–9 PM. Event admission begins at 5:30 PM and gates close at 7 PM. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, or come early for a picnic table on our terrace or decks.