Are you looking for ways to celebrate July 4th in the Lynchburg area?
We have all your Independence Day fun in Lynchburg and across Central Virginia — fireworks, parades, celebrations, and more — rounded up right here for you!
Check out our Lynchburg VA 4th of July and Independence Day Celebrations 2019 Guide for all of the Lynchburg area's family-friendly July 4th and Independence Day events beginning the last week in June and continuing through the first week in July. You'll also find recipes and crafts to make your celebration the best ever!
Here are a bakers dozen ways (a dozen plus one) you can Find Your Family Fun® in Lynchburg and across Central Virginia on July 4th as you celebrate Independence Day:
1. 4th Of July Week at Jellystone
July 1-7
Jellystone Park Campground, Natural Bridge Station
For more information: 4th Of July Week at Jellystone
2. Percival's Island Firecracker 5-Miler at Percival's Island
July 4 at 8 AM
Percival's Island, Lynchburg
Register in advance
For more information: Percival's Island Firecracker 5-Miler at Percival's Island
3. Independence Day Bike Parade in Lexington
July 4 starting at 10 AM
Bike decorating at Rockbridge Regional Library in Lexington, parade on Main Street
Parade begins at 11 AM
For more information: Independence Day Bike Parade in Lexington
4. Concord Fire Department July 4th Parade
July 4 at 10 AM
Village Highway, Concord
Lunch at Concord Volunteer Fire Department after the parade
For more information: Concord Fire Department July 4th Parade
5. Nelson County Fourth of July Parade in Lovingston
July 4 at 10 AM
Front Street, Lovingston
Bike parade at 10 AM, followed by Fourth of July Parade at 11 AM
For more information: Nelson County Fourth of July Parade in Lovingston
6. Independence Day at Poplar Forest
July 4 from 10 AM - 4 PM
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, Forest
Enjoy colonial-style entertainment, demonstrations by colonial artisans and craftsmen, colonial militia recruiting, archaeology displays, old-fashioned children’s activities, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence and more!
For more information: Independence Day at Poplar Forest
7. Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Natural Bridge State Park
July 4 at 1 PM
Natural Bridge State Park, Natural Bridge Station
Reading of the Declaration of Independence at 1 PM
For more information: Declaration of Independence at Natural Bridge State Park
8. Independence Day at Red Hill
July 4 from 3 PM - 9:30 PM
Patrick Henry's Red Hill, Brookneal
Event begins at 3 PM, Reading of the Declaration of Independence at 7 PM; Fireworks after dark
For more information: Independence Day at Red Hill
9. Thursday Evening Sunset Series and 4th of July Celebration at Carter Mountain Orchard
July 4 from 3 PM - 9:30 PM
Carter Mountain Orchard, Charlottesville
Live music from 3 PM - 9 PM, Dinner from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Fireworks after dark
For more information: Thursday Evening Sunset Series and 4th of July Celebration at Carter Mountain Orchard
10. Vinton Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 from 6 PM - 10 PM
Vinton War Memorial Grounds, Vinton
Live music, children's activities, patriotic program, festival foods. Fireworks start at 9:30 PM.
For more information: Vinton Fourth of July Celebration
11. Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game and Fireworks
July 4 at 6:30 PM
Lynchburg City Stadium, Lynchburg
Fireworks follow the game
For more information: Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game and Fireworks
12. Fireworks on the Fourth in Roanoke
July 4 from 7 PM - 9:40 PM
River's Edge Sports Complex South, Roanoke
Bring your family and some lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy food trucks, bouncy castles, face painting, and live patriotic music, followed by fireworks after dark.
For more information: Fireworks on the Fourth in Roanoke
13. Fireworks in Lexington
July 4 at 9 PM
Oak Hill Cross Country Course at Virginia Horse Center, Lexington
Fireworks begin after dark
For more information: Fireworks in Lexington
Hope you all have a happy -- and safe! -- July 4th holiday in Lynchburg!
Check out our Lynchburg VA 4th of July and Independence Day Celebrations 2019 Guide for all of the Lynchburg area's family-friendly July 4th and Independence Day events continuing through the first week in July. You'll also find recipes and crafts to make your celebration the best ever!
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