Friday, July 2
Genworth Financial 27th Annual Independence Day Concert - Join us for an All-American evening of music, fireworks and family fun. Celebrate Freedom will feature children’s activities and a concert by the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band. The free event starts at 6:30 pm, with the concert beginning at 7:30 pm. Fireworks start at approximately 8:45 pm. Parking is free. Food vendors on site. No pets, please.

Saturday, July 3
Kick off your Independence Day celebrations at the Richmond Kickers Independence Day Bash.  Festivities begin at 11 a.m. at Richmond City Stadium and will feature a Splash Zone, inflatables, delicious food and live music.  The Kickers professional soccer game will highlight the event as the Kickers host the Charleston Battery at 1 p.m.  Admission is $4 per ticket before 12:30 p.m. and parking is free. Beat the heat in the Kickers one-of-a-kind Splash Zone, featuring a 40-foot long slip ‘n slide, dunk tank, water balloons and more.  Take advantage of delicious and affordable concessions.  In addition, fans young in age and young at heart can enjoy soccer competitions on the field, games, Most Patriotic Fan Contest, moonbounces, face-painting, contests and the longest inflatable obstacle course in Central Virginia, presented by Bounce 2 the Moon.  The event will conclude with the Kickers pro soccer match featuring the Charleston Battery at 1 p.m.  For more information, visit RichmondKickers.com.

Huguenot Fire Department presents an evening of spectacular fireworks in Powhatan for the 2nd Annual Independence Day Celebration at The Jacques Gits Farm, 2693 Rocky Oak Farm Powhatan. $15/ Car Load; $10/ Car Load with Donation to The Food Bank. 5 pm until sunset Bands are Union Pacific (classic rock)and Neon Moon Band (country). Food provided by Gregory’s Grill, Turner’s BBQ, Papa Johns and Hot Diggity Dog Wagon and Cherry Hill Ice Cream. Face painting and fun for the whole family. Sponsors: Central Virginia Bank; Frisby’s Restaurant; Gits Masonry and Framing

Independence Day Parade & Festival - Parham Road Independence Day parade and festival will be a great event to celebrate America’s birthday. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a festival at 2101 N. Parham Road from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Come and enjoy inflatable games, meet local celebrities, and submit entries to win give-aways. FREE

Brandermill residents and their guests only Brandermill annual Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks display. Traffic advisory - festivities will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 10 p.m.

Sunday, July 4
Independence Day

Free admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for the All-American Celebration from 1-4 p.m. Guests are invited to wear red, white and blue and bring wagons and strollers to decorate for a “parade.” Enjoy live music by the “Happy Lucky Combo,” WaterPlay and fun activities in the Children’s Garden. For more information, visit online lewisginter.org

Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, located at 3400 Mountain Rd. in Glen Allen, will host an Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration Free activities include musical entertainment, patriotic arts and crafts, face painting, a petting zoo for children, contests and games, pony rides, and watermelon feast, Uncle Sam on stilts, Jonathan Austin the juggler, a patriotic performance featuring a historic color guard, drum and fife music, and a period musket salute by Living History Associates, Ltd.  Enjoy live entertainment by Matt Wigler, a 15-year-old blues and jazz piano sensation and “None of the Above” from North Carolina. Additional entertainment includes St. Catherine’s a cappella group, Censations.

Monticello July 4 Ceremony - The 48th annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony at Thomas Jefferson’s home will feature the swearing-in of new U.S. citizens, remarks by a guest speaker, and music by the Charlottesville Municipal Band. This event on Monticello’s West Lawn, which begins at 10 a.m., is FREE and open to the public. Regular admission charged for guided house tours.

Chesterfield County 4th of July Celebration Enjoy fireworks, a children’s play area, and music by the Kings of Swing at this free celebration. Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Rd. Gates open at 5 p.m., fireworks begin at dark. No rain date.

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, vocalist Rachel Leyco at 6:15 p.m., a carillon concert at 6:45 p.m. and the Richmond Concert Band with patriotic melodies at 7:15 p.m. 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.

Goochland County Fourth of July Fireworks will be held at 9 p.m. Park & watch from Goochland sports Complex, county administration, Goochland elementary, Middle & High School, fairground Building or J. Sargeant Reynolds in the town of Goochland (Route 6). Please visit http://www.goochland.va.us for approved parking and restricted areas. Alcohol is prohibited… No tailgating!

July 3 & 4
Independence Day Fireworks - Kings Dominion will light up the skies with a mesmerizing fireworks show on July 3 and July 4. Set to patriotic music, this pyrotechnic display will begin at 10 pm. There is a new launch location, so the best viewing areas will be from the Grove, specifically the Drop Tower, SkyFlyer, and Americana Plazas. Also, Kings Dominion once again offers FREE admission to active, retired and former United States military personnel on Sunday and Monday of the July 4th weekend as a part of its Tribute to the Armed Forces program. The exact dates are July 4 and 5, and include all branches of the service, including National Guard and Reserves. The free ticket offer will be available on the Sunday and Monday of this weekend and a valid military ID or discharge papers must be presented at Kings Dominion on July 4 or 5. Visit www.kingsdominion.com

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