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.
See details below on Independence Day events. We’ll add more events as we get closer to Independence Day.
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Independence Day Festivities in Richmond, Virginia
Flying Squirrels
Independence Day with the Flying Squirrels at The Diamond is a can’t-miss event with Star-Spangled Squirrel Fest.
Kings Dominion
Celebrate America 250
July 3, 4, and 5
Kings Dominion is where America celebrates, and in 2026, there’s no better place to experience our country’s 250th anniversary than right here.
Join us all summer long as we honor the traditions that bring us together with spectacular fireworks displays that light up the night sky. And this year, you can celebrate even bigger with coordinated drone shows of dazzling colors!
During the celebration, you’ll enjoy new and fan-favorite food, drinks & treats as you discover unforgettable entertainment, interactive family activities, and meaningful tributes throughout the park.
This summer is your chance to create lifelong memories and experience timeless amusement park thrills — recapture the fun of classic American summers, only at Kings Dominion.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Garden admission is free on July 4; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ashland July Fourth Parade and Celebration
July Fourth will be a day of fun celebrating our country’s independence! Featuring an endearing small town walking parade and a patriotic concert by the Hanover Concert Band on our lawn. There old fashioned lawn games, a Patriotic Pet Contest, cold snow cones, hot dogs and hamburgers and of course our famous Apple Pie Baking Contest and Pie Auction all in the Center of the best little town in the Universe!
Schedule:
- 9:30-10:30-Apple Pie Baking Contest Drop Off
- 10:30-Parade Line Up at Henry Clay Elementary School
- 11:00-Parade Steps Off on Hanover Avenue and Ends at The Center
- 11:00-12:00-Apple Pie Judging
- 11:45- Presentation of Colors, Hanover Concert Band Patriotic Concert on the Lawn
- 12:00-Lawn Party-Food, Games, Patriotic Pet Contest Judging Begins
- 12:30-12:40-Pie Winners Announced, Pie Auction, Pet Winners Announced.
Kings Dominion presents fireworks and their entertaining Grand Carnivale on 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
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Ave.
Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 262-9887
Crump Park
Richmond Flying Squirrels Stadium
Ashland, Virginia
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