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, Colonial Downs Racetrack, Discovery UMC, Ginter Botanical Garden, Chesterfield County Fairground, Powhattan, Ashland and more.
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July 4, 2021 Independence Day Festivities in Richmond, Virginia
🇺🇸Free July 4th Admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 🌺
⚾️ Sun. July 4, 2021 – Richmond Flying Squirrels – Independence Day Celebration & Dueling Fireworks – An annual Richmond tradition, celebrate the 4th of July at The Diamond and enjoy one of region’s largest firework shows after the game. | Gates open at 4:30 PM.

Richmond Parks and Recreation will be shooting fireworks this year, with a few changes. There will not be any entertainment on the Dogwood Dell stage, no shuttle buses, and the fireworks cannot be viewed from the amphitheater.
🇺🇸8:30 pm – 4th of July Fireworks at Rockett’s Landing
⭐️ SUN., JULY 4, 2021 AT 4 PM – 10 PM – Red, White, and Lights 2021 – Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park.

SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2021 AT 4 PM – 10 PM – Red, White, and Lights 2021 – Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Rd Glen Allen, VA 23060. Annual July, 4th celebration! Please note the location change. We’re back at Meadow Farm! 🇺🇸 Gates open at 4pm. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blanket and enjoy music, food trucks, and roving entertainment from Jonathan Austin, Miss Sheri the Clown, and Uncle Sam on Stilts. The evening will conclude with a concert from the Richmond Symphony and a laser light show finale.The event will take place in the field next to the Parson’s Center (formerly the orientation center). Save the date: more details to come.

Colonial Downs Racetrack, 10515 Colonial Downs Parkway, New Kent, VA 23124 www.rosiesgaming.com

SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2021 AT 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration – Discovery United Methodist Church. All are welcome – Hotdogs, Music, Games!
🇱🇷SUN., JULY 4, 2021 AT 5 PM – 10:30 PM – Fourth of July Celebration presented by Virginia Credit Union – Chesterfield County Fairgrounds 🇺🇸

SUN., JULY 4, 2021 AT 5 PM – 10:30 PM – Fourth of July Celebration presented by Virginia Credit Union. Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, This Fourth of July Celebration presented by Virginia Credit Union features musical entertainment by The Deloreans, a seasoned showband that cover the most memorable artists and nostalgic songs of the 1980s. The performance begins at 6:15 p.m. In addition to live music, numerous food options will be available for purchase. Crowd capacity inside the fairgrounds will reflect Governor’s orders, including social distancing and mask guidelines outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Virginia Department of Health . All event traffic must enter on Krause Road. No glass, alcohol, fireworks, pets, tents, or canopies are allowed. All bags and coolers are subject to search. Additional sites for viewing fireworks will be available in adjacent parking lots and public portable restrooms will be available. For more information, including event updates and where to find parking, visit https://www.chesterfield.gov/fireworks.
🇺🇸July 4th Parade & Celebration in Ashland, Virginia 🇺🇸 You are invited to join in Sunday, July 4 at 11am for the best small town July 4th Celebration around! Parade, Patriotic music, Pie Contest, Pet Contest, Food, Lawn games. For more information, contact The Hanover Arts & Activities Center, 500 S Center St Ashland, VA 23005.

🇺🇸 Powhatan Freedom Festival on Sunday July 4th from 5pm-12am at the Powhatan fairgrounds, at the Powhatan County Fairgrounds, 4042 Anderson Highway. Fireworks show starts at nightfall.

Bring your family & friends for festivities & fun as we celebrate America’s birthday July 3 & 4 with our patriotic fireworks spectacular that Busch Gardens guests have known to love for years. The fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4, weather permitting. Enjoy the best view in the park at the Black Forest Plaza on July 3 or 4, plus exclusive beverage and snack service as we light up the sky honoring America’s birthday with reserved seating here: https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/events/4th-of-july/

ISLEY BREWING COMPANY Red, White & Brew, a 4th of July Celebration. TWO full days of family fun. Open 12pm-End of Fireworks Saturday & Sunday. FIREWORKS: Catch a great view of the fireworks from the Diamond out on Isley’s urban patio & raised deck! If you’ve been here for the fireworks before, you already know you’re in for a treat! All seating (including patio deck) are first come, first serve. Bring your own folding chairs to relax. LIVE MUSIC: Enjoy free live music from local artists and bands as we get ready to watch the evening fireworks from the Isley patio. Saturday: Sarah Mackenzie 4:00-6:00 PM & Tristan Dougherty 6:30-8:30 PM. Sunday: Chris Buerkley 6:30-8:30 PM. DOG POOLS: Bring your dogs to join us on the patio! We’ll have dog pools to jump in and toys to play with! (Dogs must be good with big crowds/other dogs, and stay leashed) CRAFT BEER: A delicious selection of Isley craft beer as well as Red, White, and Blue Frozen Ice-sleys to help you cool off! We’ll also be rolling out Isley’s Beer Wagon to pour your favorite beers out on the patio. FACE PAINTING: Bring the kids out for this family friendly event! Local artist Brandon McPherson will be doing face painting 12:00-3:00 PM on Saturday.

Carter Mountain Independence Day fireworks shows, including the Celebrate US spectacular. Advance tickets are required for every guest. $20 for Adults (16+) and $10 for Children (15 & under). Reserve your tickets today: https://chilesfamilyorchards.ticketspice.com/happy. In addition to food from Vision BBQ, Heard, and 106 Street Food, we’ll have ice cream, apple cider donuts, and other sweet snacks. Adult beverages, such as patriotic wine slushies, are available in the Carter Mountain Wine Shop and Bold Rock Tap Room. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes for live music from Root Cellar Remedy. Event admission begins at 5:30 PM. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, or come early for a picnic table on our terrace or decks.
Sunday, July 4, 2021
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