57th Annual Festival of Arts at Dogwood Dell, Thursday, July 4th Independence Day Celebration with live music, canons and fireworks, kicks off at 5:45, fireworks at dusk, details www.richmondgov.com/parks or 804-646-DELL (3355).
“Fourth at the Fort Celebration”, at Williams Stadium on Lee Avenue. The event begins at 8:30 p.m. with concert of popular favorites and patriotic anthems by the Fort Lee Army Band. The fireworks will begins at approximately 9:35 p.m.. Parking and admission to this event is FREE and open to the general public NOTE: All Fort Lee visitors 18 years of age or older will need to present a valid state or government-issued picture ID in order to access the installation. Vehicle owners also should be prepared to show proof of insurance and a current registration if requested by installation security personnel. D
Colonial Heights’ fireworks display off Charles Dimmock Parkway. Best viewing spots will be off Interstate 95, Exit 53 or 54 in the Southgate Square/Wal-Mart Area. Free. 9:15 p.m. (Rain date July 5.) The Goochland Sports Complex has a free for a night of fireworks and family fun. Bring a picnic, park and watch the fireworks after 9 p.m.
Three nights of fireworks after the Flying Squirrels games on July 4, 5 and 6th at the Diamond.
Busch Gardens celebrates summer with IllumiNights. Through Aug. 11 enjoy a fireworks spectacular starting at 9:30 p.m. Regular park admission applies.
Kings Dominion also has nightly fireworks this season at 9:45 p.m. Included with regular park admission. PLUS free admission for active, inactive and retired military on July 4 & 5.
At Colonial Downs celebrate Independence Day with horse racing, fireworks, live patriotic music from York River Concert Band, a family themed “After Party” with magician Jonathan Austin, Proverbial in concert, free ice cream & more. Gates open at 5 p.m. General admission is $5.
