If your family is like ours, community fireworks displays, local Independence Day celebrations, and other fun events are usually part of your 4th of July!
Click on the links below for more information about the 4th of July events!
Lynchburg and Beyond 4th of July and Fireworks Family Friendly Events
June 24 - Town of Amherst Parade and Celebration - Music 4-5 PM; Parade 5:30 PM; Music 7:30-9:30 PM; Fireworks at 9:30 PM
June 29 - July 1 - 1776 The Concert Musical at Poplar Forest - June 29 - July 1 at 7:30 PM
June 30-July 2 - Red, White, and Boo Boo Weekend at Jellystone - all weekend
June 30 - Fireworks Pre-Party at The Water Dog from 5:30 PM - 10 PM
June 30 - Fireworks on the Riverfront at Riverfront Park from 6 PM - 10 PM (fireworks begin at dark)
July 1-2 - Balloons Over Rockbridge Hot Air Balloon Festival - Saturday and Sunday 2-9:30 PM activities; 2-5 PM Kids Zone; 6 AM and 6 PM Balloon Flights; 9 PM Balloon Glow
July 1 - Firefighters and Fireworks in Appomattox at Liberty Field (and other locations) from 5:30 PM - 10 PM; fireworks at 9:30 PM
July 1 - Winton Farm Fireworks Celebration at Winton Country Club - gates open at 6 PM; fireworks at 9 PM
July 1 - Independence Day Weekend Fireworks Show After Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game (game begins at 6:30 PM)
July 2 - American Festival and Fireworks at Spring Valley Farm in Moneta from 4 PM - 10 PM
July 2 - Celebrate America at Thomas Road from 5 PM - 10 PM
July 2 - Freedom Festival & Fireworks in Roanoke from 5 PM - 10 PM
July 2 - Independence Day Fireworks at Mitchell's Point Marina from 7 PM - 11 PM
July 3 - "Before the Works" Independence Day Festival at Liberty Lake in Bedford from 5 PM - 10 PM
July 3 - Independence Day Weekend Fireworks Show After Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game (game begins at 6:30 PM)
July 3 - Lovingston Fireworks at Nelson County High School at 9:15 PM
July 4 - Concord Fire Department Pancake Breakfast in Concord from 7 AM - 10 AM
July 4 - Percival's Island Firecracker 5-Miler at Percival's Island at 8 AM
July 4 - Concord Fire Department July 4th Parade in Concord at 10 AM
July 4 - Independence Day at Poplar Forest from 10 AM - 4 PM
July 4 - Independence Day Bike Parade in Lexington - 10 AM decorating, followed by parade
July 4 - Tweetsie Railroad Fireworks Extravaganza in Blowing Rock, NC from 10 AM - 9:30 PM
July 4 - Independence Day at Red Hill from 3 PM - 9:30 PM (fireworks at 9:15 PM)
July 4 - July 4th Celebration at West Lynchburg Baptist Church from 5:30 PM until after fireworks show
July 4 - Independence Day Concert and Fireworks at Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista (music at 6 PM; fireworks at 9:30 PM)
July 4 - Smith Mountain Lake Fireworks Show at Parkway Marina from 6 PM until after fireworks show
July 4 - July 4th Block Party at Love and Truth Community Church from 8 PM until after fireworks show
July 4 - Independence Day Fireworks Show After Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game (game begins at 6:30 PM)
Staying home on July 4th? Tune in to A Capitol Fourth on PBS or watch the live stream at 8 PM EDT.
If your organization is planning a 4th of July / Independence Day event (or any other family-friendly event), please submit to our calendar of events HERE.
Planning a family event at home? Check out Plan a Red, White and Blue Party for the 4th of July and Local Events on our website.
However you celebrate the 4th of July this year, Lynchburg Macaroni Kid wishes you and your family and happy and safe Independence Day!
Since July 4, 1776, America has been a free country. This is the date the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates from the 13 original colonies. Independence Day, also known as the 4th of July, is celebrated each year with parades, fireworks displays, the reading of the Declaration of Independence, family cookouts and other fun activities.
However you and your family observe the day, let your kids know what the 4th of July is all about. Learn more about the history of July 4th on the History Channel's website. Happy Independence Day!
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