Each year, Spotsylvania County hosts its Stars & Stripes Spectacular on the Saturday before July 4. Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence by joining us for this popular patriotic festival, featuring historical tours, live musi... Read More

On July 3, Main Street in downtown Lexington is converted into a community street and music festival featuring live music, beer/wine sales, desserts, and tasty July 4th picnic-style fare. This fundraiser pairs local celebrity chefs and restaurants wi... Read More

Let freedom ring this July as we salute America's 250th at the annual Celebrate Freedom Concert and Fireworks at Chesapeake City Park! Beginning at 5 p.m., guests can delight in food, fun, games, history, and tons of children’s activities. Listen t... Read More

As part of the country's Semiquincentennial or 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the City of Falls Church is celebrating our diverse community and civic engagement at Civic Jam! Our goal, to bring people tog... Read More

Celebrate history and summer in true Virginia style at the Orange County Music Fest at Montpelier, a one-of-a-kind live music event honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America. Taking place July ... Read More

Montpelier Chapter, NSDAR will have a walking unit in the Greene County 4th of July parade in 2026. The chapter members will be passing out miniature scrolls of the Declaration of Independence to the parade attendees. ... Read More

There’s no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than where her independence was won! Yorktown’s Fourth of July Celebration is a full day of red, white, and "woo-hoo!" Start the morning with a patriotic parade down Main Street, then r... Read More

Run or walk in the footsteps of Washington, Hamilton, Lafayette, and Rochambeau on the very ground where our nation's independence was won! This is a chip-timed 8K event that participants can run, walk, or Ruck on the Fourth of July on the Historic ... Read More

Celebrate Independence Day at the final home of Virginia’s first governor! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to choose your spot on the lawn comfortably. Before enjoying a fantastic fireworks display (the largest ever at Red Hill), grab a bite... Read More

Cape Charles 4th of July festivities are celebrated each year with craft and food vendors set up all day on Bay Avenue. A very festive parade from Bay Avenue to Mason Avenue takes place in the morning. Games and contests are scheduled throughout the ... Read More

An all-day 4th of July event featuring the largest Fort Monroe family-friendly fireworks show to date! Come celebrate America Made In Virginia.... Read More

History Where it Happened. Tickets are $15 | $12 for ages 12 and under | free for ages 2 and under NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE UNDER 6 YEARS OLD Witness Patrick Henry Convince his Fellow Delegates to Take Up Arms Against the King! 9:30 AM Visitor ... Read More

Be part of America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, at George Washington’s Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm! This family-friendly Americana-themed Independence Day event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independe... Read More

Join the Mathews VA250 in celebrating the Semiquincentennial of our nation with a patriotic walk/run and picnic – ALL FREE – on July 4th! There will be historic reenactors and historical landmarks on the route. Directly after, stay for free hot d... Read More

This July Fourth, the Town of Louisa will proudly celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America, with a true hometown Independence Day celebration. The kind of celebration that fills Main Street with pride and memories that last a life... Read More