Where to Watch the Fireworks
A father and son watch the fireworks.
Here’s the bad news:
No fireworks at the Diamond this year. No baseball game, no fireworks, no standing in the street in the North side and watching the bright displays light up the sky.
Bummer.
But you can still catch spectacular fireworks at several spots around town, such as the Independence Day Celebration at Dogwood Dell, as well as a few newer sparkly spots in Colonial Heights, Powhatan and Chesterfield.
Check out these Fourth of July festivities and get ready to have a booming Fourth of July:
Friday, July 3
Genworth Financial Celebrate Freedom Concert & Fireworks
Get fired-up for the Fourth of July with Genworth Financial’s Celebrate Freedom Concert on Friday, a day before the Fourth. The Heritage of America Band will perform on Genworth’s front lawn at 6620 W. Broad St. at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be followed by their fourth-annual fireworks display. Free and open to the public.
Racing to the Stars & Stripes at Colonial Downs
A horse racing, patriotic concert and fireworks triple-header starting at 6 p.m. It's also a tribute to the Richmond Braces - wear Braves apparel and you'll be entered to win a trip to Georgia to see the Gwinnett Braves play. General admission is $2; kids 12 and under are free. Friday & Saturday.
Boom N’ July
Celebrate with four nights of patriotic pyrotechnic displays at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Included in park admission. Wednesday, July 1-Saturday, July 4.
Fireworks at Kings Dominion
Celebrate Fourth of July with a bang. Along with one of the area’s largest fireworks displays, Kings Dominion will feature patriotic music simulcast throughout the park to the show. Two nights. Included in park admission. Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
Saturday, July 4
Comcast's Fourth of July Celebration
Head to the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds for children’s activities and fireworks. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Admission is free, alcohol, glass, pets and personal fireworks are not permitted. Gates open at 5 p.m., fireworks after dark.
Colonial Heights Fireworks
No need to head into the city. Colonial Heights throws its own 30-minute fireworks display off Charles Dimmock Parkway. Best viewing spots will be in Wal-Mart and K-Mart parking lots. Bring chairs and blankets. Free.
Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks at Dogwood Dell
It’s a tried-and-true Richmond tradition – and will probably be even more popular this year. Head out to Dogwood Dell for free music and fireworks in celebration of Independence Day. The celebration starts at 5 p.m. with R & B harmonies from Bak N Da Day, a carillon concert at 6:30 p.m. with the Richmond Concert Band and patriotic melodies. Followed by fireworks. Bring chairs and blankets for extra seating. Good viewing spots can also be seen from Riverside Drive south of the river. Extra parking available at the University of Richmond parking lot. A shuttle bus will run to Dogwood Dell.
Powhatan Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
The Hugenot Fire Department hosts their 1st Annual Independence Day Celebration at the Bullnaza Arena in Powhatan. Gates open at 5 p.m. for fire apparatus displays, a car & truck show, lots of kids’ events, food and drink, and a magnificent fireworks show. Kids, bring your bathing suits for the Aqua Tunnel. Admission is $15 per car load, or $10 per car load with a canned food donation to the area food bank.
Racing to the Stars & Stripes at Colonial Downs
A horse racing, patriotic concert and fireworks triple-header starting at 6 p.m. It's also a tribute to the Richmond Braces - wear Braves apparel and you'll be entered to win a trip to Georgia to see the Gwinnett Braves play. General admission is $2; kids 12 and under are free.
Brandermill Parade & Fireworks
Head to Brandermill for the annual Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks display. The parade steps off from Swift Creek Middle School and will travel down Millridge Parkway to Sunday Park. Residents and their dogs will parade through Brandermill, along with the Doctors of Jazz, Jonathan the Juggler, Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums, clowns Kurt and Hugs, Uncle Sam, Abraham Lincoln, Chesterfield County officials, members of Chesterfield County Fire and Police Departments, members of Midlothian American Legion Post 186, and antique cars. After the parade ends at Sunday Park, the festivities begin in earnest at 1 p.m. Listen to classic rock and beach music with the Survivors, featuring Dan Rucker of Stoney Ridge and Isaiah Jefferson of Carriage Creek while snacking on hot dogs and sodas served by Boy Scout Troop 2890 and juicy watermelon served by Brandermill Retired Men’s Club. And stick around for the fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. at Sunday Park. Bring a chair or blanket.
Boom N’ July
Celebrate with four nights of patriotic pyrotechnic displays at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Included in park admission.
Fireworks at Kings Dominion
Celebrate Fourth of July with a bang. Along with one of the area’s largest fireworks displays, Kings Dominion will feature patriotic music simulcast throughout the park to the show. Two nights. Included in park admission.
Farther Afield:
D.C. & Northern Virginia:
Independence Day at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, celebrates the Fourth with a display of daytime fireworks during its Independence Day event. Visitors will be treated to smoke fireworks in patriotic colors. The event also includes a naturalization ceremony for new citizens, military reenactments, a wreath-laying ceremony, free birthday cake, and a visit from the “General and Mrs. Washington.” Saturday, July 4.
July 4th Fireworks – Falls Church
The City of Falls Church presents its annual July 4th Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4 at George Mason High School, 7124 Leesburg Pike. Musical entertainment begins at 7 p.m. with a live performance by the Merchants of Cool. Fireworks will follow at 9:30 p.m. This is a free event. No alcohol, smoking, fireworks, or pets permitted on site. Saturday, July 4.
Picnic in the Park & Fireworks – Orange
Picnic in the Park is a family-friendly celebration of Independence Day featuring patriotic music by the Orange Community Band and Chorus and the Kenwood Players. There will be children's games and contests including a moon bounce and slide. Food and drink vendors are available on site or you can bring a picnic supper. Huge fireworks at 9:30 p.m. No admission fee, $5 parking. Bring chairs and blankets. Saturday, July 4.
North Carolina:
Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks - Kerr Lake/Henderson
Featuring fireworks over the water and live stage entertainment by “The Imitations,” a beach music band. Food vendors on site, ice cream, glow sticks and tee shirts for sale. Saturday, July 4.
17th Annual Independence Day Festival of Fireworks - Corolla
Food, fun, and entertainment for the entire family at Currituck Heritage Park. Fireworks will begin at dusk overlooking the Currituck Sound. Bring blankets or beach chairs to enjoy the fireworks on the Outer Banks. Saturday, July 4.
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