Lynchburg VA is the place to be to celebrate the 4th of July. Independence Day celebrations and events begin the last week in June and continue into the weekend after July 4th this year. We've even added a few Roanoke area events to the list. You won't want to miss any of these family-friendly events, so mark your calendars and plan to light up the skies!
Check the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar to stay up to date on local family-friendly events all summer long!
1776 The Concert Musical on June 27-29 at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest in Forest
3rd Annual Customer Appreciation and Fireworks Show on June 29 at The Colonial Restaurant in Rustburg
Celebrate America! on June 30 at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg
4th Of July Week at Jellystone from July 1-7 at Jellystone Park Campground in Natural Bridge Station
2nd Annual "Before The Works" 4TH Of July Independence Day Festival and Fireworks on July 3 at Liberty Lake in Bedford
Percival's Island Firecracker 5-Miler on July 4 at Percival's Island in Lynchburg
Concord Fire Department July 4th Parade on July 4 on Village Highway in Concord
Independence Day Bike Parade in Lexington on July 4 on Main Street in Lexington
Nelson County Fourth of July Parade on July 4 on Front Street in Lovingston
Independence Day at Poplar Forest on July 4 at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest in Forest
Reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 4 at Natural Bridge State Park
Independence Day at Red Hill on July 4 at Red Hill National Memorial in Brookneal
Thursday Evening Sunset Series and 4th of July Celebration at Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville
Vinton Fourth of July Celebration on July 4 at Vinton War Memorial Grounds in Vinton
Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game and Fireworks Show on July 4 at Lynchburg City Stadium in Lynchburg
Fireworks on the Fourth on July 4 at Rivers Edge Sports Complex in Roanoke
Fireworks in Lexington on July 4 at Oak Hill Cross Country Course at Virginia Horse Center in Lexington
Wyndhurst Fireworks on July 5 at The Summit Lake in Lynchburg
Balloons Over Rockbridge Festival: July 4th Celebration on July 5-6 at Virginia Horse Center in Lexington
Smith Mountain Lake Fireworks Show on July 6 at Parkway Marina in Huddleston
Planning a family 4th of July celebration? Here are some recipes and crafts to make your 4th fantastic!
Recipes
Desserts & Sides for 4th of July
Celebrate the 4th of July with an American Flag Cake
Red, White, & Blue Sparkle Cookie
Celebrate the 4th of July with Red, White & Blue Cupcakes
Patriotic 4th of July Pancakes
Crafts
Make Your Own Patriotic Shirts
Kid Craft: How to Turn a Tuna Can Into a July 4th Centerpiece
DIY 4th of July Candle Holders
How to Make a 4th of July Crown
Kid Craft: How to Turn a Tuna Can Into a July 4th Centerpiece
Summer's a time for making memories, so gather the kids, dress in your favorite patriotic attire, and celebrate America's birthday. Whether you prefer a tradition night at the Lynchburg Hillcats Stadium followed by fireworks, an daytime event at a historic site, or a big festival with fun for all and late night fireworks, there's something on this list for everyone in the family.
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