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 group of people to build our country with tolerance for all. This year, most big celebrations are off so you may consider a more low key Independence Day celebration. But there are still a number of July 4th Independence Day Festivities in Richmond, Virginia.

•The Richmond Flying squirrels minor league baseball team is holding their annual Independence Day firework show with WTVR CBS 6 News & City of Richmond, VA Government. WTVR CBS 6 News will televise the special event from 9pm-10pm on July 4, 2020, presented by Virginia Lottery. Fireworks will be shot off at approximately 9:30pm. Details on on-site viewing to come. The Richmond Flying Squirrels, the City of Richmond and CBS 6 will provide a special Independence Day fireworks show at The Diamond on Saturday, July 4 for the Richmond community. CBS 6 will televise the event with a special live broadcast from 9-10 p.m. by the Virginia Lottery. The fireworks show at The Diamond is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. The show will be simulcast live on Big 98.5 FM and 1140 AM WRVA. Details about potential on-site viewing will be released at a later date should phase restrictions in Virginia and in the City of Richmond change before the event.

•Many farmers markets around Richmond are open today like Manakin, Lakeside and St. Stephen’s and are having more festive events in honor of Independence Day.

Lakeside Farmer’s Market on July 4th offers all the best local summer fruits, veggies, and grillin’ needs. (6110 Lakeside Ave, Henrico 23228) Enjoy tunes from Paige Melton Music while you social-distance shop with our friendly (masked) vendors. Plus, we’ll have a supply drive for Richmond Mutual Aid Disaster Relief (Mad RVA), a collective that delivers supplies to folx who need medicine, food, and other votal goods. We all know there are so many in need and impacted by this pandemic. Mad RVA’s biggest needs: Canned food (especially: chicken & tuna), Toilet Paper, Grits & Oatmeal, Cereal Snacks. Vendors include: Great Harvest Bread Co Midlothian, VA, Lakeside’s Tiny Acre, Dayum This is My Jam, Agriberry CSA and Farm, The Wild Hares, Deer Run Farm, The Freckled Flower Farm, Bring Forth Urban Farm, Dash-Farm Eggs, J & A Farm, Lopez Farm
In an effort to keep shoppers and vendors as safe as possible while continuing the essential service of providing fresh food to our community, we have implemented social distancing and additional sanitation measures. SHOPPERS: Please maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from other shoppers, especially when in line. As mandated by law, you must wear a mask to attend the market.

•Live Music + Fireworks at Brambly Park in Scott’s Addition, Richmond

Live Music + Fireworks at Brambly Park in Scott’s Addition (1708 Belleville Street, Richmond, Virginia 23230). Spend the day celebrating in the winery’s beautiful park with a focus on the things we love about our country, friendship, wine, music and fireworks. Tiara & Andrew are back to get your afternoon groovin’ at 3. The very talented Goldfish will swim in to charm you with her great mix of originals and covers at 5:30 before we get ready for the main event. The Independence Day Super Jam will start at 9 and will require a ticket/table reservation to ensure safe Social Distancing. This amazing lineup for the Independence Day Super Jam will feature: DJ Williams, Mark Ingraham, Gordon Saxman Jones, Kai Eason, Maconn Mann and Kelli Strawbridge.

•Chesterfield County Fourth of July Celebration. The Fourth of July Celebration – July 4 at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Free. Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832

The Chesterfield County Fairgrounds will be closed to the public.
Fireworks show only.
There will be no concessions, activities or entertainment.
Viewing from many locations may be limited by tree lines or other obstructions
Social distancing guidelines should be followed
Residents who can view fireworks from their homes should do so
No alcohol, glass bottles, pets or personal fireworks are allowed on county property.
Parking is limited.
All traffic should enter parking areas via Krause Road. PARKING MAP

•July 4^th on Q Rooftop, Quirk Hotel provides amazing views of area festivities for the 21 and over crowd.

•The Powhatan Freedom Festival will be hosted by the Powhatan Dental Outreach Foundation for Children at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 at the Powhatan County Fairgrounds, 4042 Anderson Highway. Admission is free and open to the public, but donations will be accepted for the foundation, which holds free dental clinics for children. Gates will open for the drive-in celebration at 6 p.m. There will be patriotic songs, a children’s movie played on an inflatable big screen, goodie bags, and drawings for prizes. The fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. There will be a food vendor selling food. People may bring in water and soft drinks, but no alcohol is allowed.

•Henrico County NAACP Juneteenth Independence Day Celebration

Come out and join us as we celebrate our ancestors and our independence while centering our youth who are our future. We will hear from some of our elected officials but more importantly we will hear from our youth, including our Henrico NAACP teens. We will have a teen panel, where they will be addressing some very important topics. We will also have a DJ, food truck, Voter registration, Restoration of Rights, Census resources and info, games, arts & crafts, water fun, poetry, and much more. please feel free to contact us for more info. Hope to see you all Saturday. Saturday July 4th, 2020 @ 3pm-7pm

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