NBC29Fourth of July - List of Events in the Area

Fourth of July - List of Events in the Area

The following events are happening on July 4 in our area. Click on the links in the text for more information:

Albemarle/Monticello: Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony

The outdoor naturalization ceremony for new citizens is a free, public event starting at 10 a.m. on Monticello's West Lawn.  Congressman Tom Perriello will be the featured speaker.

Ash Lawn-Highland: Celebrating America's Independence

Crafts, games and more at Ash Lawn Highland. Bring lunch for a picnic.

Augusta: Burgers and Bluegrass

For $30, you can celebrate July 4th with a cookout at First Colony. The fee gets you mini-bus transportation as well as live music. Starts at 10:45 a.m. For ages 55+.

Charlottesville: Fireworks

A fireworks display will be held at McIntire Park. The show will start at one minute after dark (approximately 9:15 p.m. or later) and last about 25 minutes.

Charlottesville: Independence Day Celebration and Tea Party

The Jefferson Area Tea Party will be at Jackson Park in Charlottesville for a rally at 1 p.m. celebrating freedom and discussing how to maintain freedoms. The event also features speakers and performers.

Crozet: July 4th Celebration at Vineyard

Celebrate the Fourth with a wine tasting, grilled hot dogs and more at the King Family Vineyards. Also features live bluegrass.

Culpeper: 4th of July Celebration

Catch sporting events, patriotic speeches, an antique car show, a parade, and more in and around downtown Culpeper.

Harrisonburg: Valley 4th

A reading of the Declaration of Independence, a parade and performances culminate in a fireworks display in downtown Harrisonburg. Events go on throughout the day.

Lovingston: Children's Bike Parade/4th of July Parade

The Children's Bike Parade in Lovingston begins at 10 a.m. The Foruth of July Parade begins at 11 a.m. along Front Street.

Orange: Sixth Annual Independence Day Festival

Families can enjoy patriotic music, games, food and fireworks at Booster Park behind the Orange Airport on Route 29. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.

Scottsville: Fourth of July Celebration/Rhythm on the River

The town kicks off July 4th at 10 a.m. with a parade before fireworks that evening and live music.

Stanardsville: Fourth of July Parade

The annual parade starts at 10 a.m. on Main Street in Stanardsville. Then, enjoy a reading of the Declaration of Independence, patriotic songs, a barbeque fundraiser and more.

Staunton:  America's Birthday Celebration 

The annual "America's birthday celebration" takes place Friday and Saturday at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton. Highlights include a parade, arts and crafts vendors, and fun food from funnel cakes to chili dogs. Live performances include cloggers, a youth talent show, and headliner band "Ricochet." The fireworks kick off at 10:00 p.m. Saturday.

Wintergreen: July Jubilee

Wintergreen Resort hosts a slew of fun-filled activities including music, a family triathalon, a movie and fireworks.

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