Richmond-area Fourth of July guide: Where to catch the fireworks (2024)

Get out your red, white, and blue because it’s time to light up the sky for the Fourth of July, Richmond.

The fireworks will be returning to Dogwood Dell, as usual, as well as the Diamond, although be sure to get your tickets early as those games tend to sell-out, plus plenty of other spots around town.

This year, the Flying Squirrels are celebrating Fourth of July all weekend long.

“The Fourth of July celebration is something that we look forward to every single year,” Ben Rothrock with the Flying Squirrels said. “It has always been a staple event for this region and we are proud and excited to carry on the tradition with the largest fireworks display in Richmond. This year is also unique as we will have fireworks three nights in a row with additional shows on Friday and Saturday nights to carry the celebration into the weekend.”

Find out where else to celebrate the Fourth of July with our guide to local events:

Fireworks

Richmond City’s Dogwood

Dell Fireworks

Enjoy the city’s Fourth of July celebration at Dogwood Dell. This free event will feature a performance by the Richmond Jazz Band and a concert of patriotic and pop music by The Richmond Concert Band. Performances begin around 5:30 p.m. and Fireworks are expected to start around 9 p.m. 600 S. Arthur Ashe Blvd. https://www.facebook.com/rvaparksandrec or (804) 646-5733.

Fourth of July at Chesterfield Fairgrounds

Presented by the Virginia Credit Union, this free celebration at the fairgrounds will include a live performance by the The Morgan Lynsey Band and fireworks at dark. Gates open at 5 p.m. chesterfield.gov/4441/Fourth-of-July-Celebration

Fireworks at The Diamond

The Richmond Flying Squirrels will host one of the biggest fireworks displays in town after their game against the Bowie Baysox. Tickets almost sold out. Thursday 6:35 p.m.; fireworks to follow the game. If you miss the July 4, there will also be fireworks following Friday and Saturday’s games. The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Tickets start at $10. (804) 359-3866. www.squirrelsbaseball.com

Busch Gardens fireworks

Enjoy dazzling fireworks displays nightly at Busch Gardens Williamsburg starting Monday, July 1 through Sunday, July 7 at 9:30 p.m. Included with park admission. 1 Busch Gardens Boulevard, Williamsburg. buschgardens.com/williamsburg

Kings Dominion fireworks

Catch King Dominion’s Star-Spangled Nights Fireworks Spectacular starting Thursday July 4 through Saturday, July 6 at 10 p.m. Monday. Included with park admission. 16000 Theme Park Way. kingsdominion.com

Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg will host a full day of festivities including public readings of the Declaration of Independence, American marching music of the Revolution, a patriotic sing-along, and a firework display above the Governor’s Palace to end the night. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more details, visit www.colonialwilliamsburg.org

Fourth of July Celebrations

Hardywood’s Let Lagers Ring

Hardywood is celebrating Independence Day at the West Creek location with music, outdoor games, food and craft lagers. Featuring food trucks plus live music performances from Matt Waller, Gone Country, Adrian Duke Project, and a Jimmy Buffett tribute by Captain Mike and the Shipwreck. Starts at noon; music kicks off at 1 p.m. Hardywood West Creek, 820 Sanctuary Trail Drive. Free to attend. 21 and over preferred experience tickets, $15. No fireworks. https://www.hardywood.com/west-creek-events/let-lagers-ring-2024 or (804) 418-3548.

Virginia State Capitol Independence Day event

Celebrate the Fourth of July at the State Capitol. Enjoy an evening of family fun including spoken word, dance, music performances as a prelude to keynote speakers including s a prelude to keynote remarks from Gov. Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin. The event will include a drone light show by Grucci. 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. https://va250.org/independence-day-at-virginias-state-capitol/

Ashland July Fourth Parade

A beloved tradition, the town of Ashland will celebrate July 4 with a patriotic parade kicking off at 11 a.m. from Henry Clay Elementary School, the parade will wind through the railroad town ending at Hanover Arts (500 South Center St.). During the event, the Hanover Concert Band will play a patriotic concert. https://henryclayinn.com/calendar/ashland-fourth-of-july-parade/

Independence Day Celebration and Citizenship Ceremony

Celebrate America’s newest citizens by attending a naturalization ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony is open to the public. 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard. VirginiaHistory.org or (804) 340-1800.

Free Fourth of July

Enjoy free admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden including the horticulture exhibit, “Women’s Work: The Lee Park Collection and Flourish: 40 Years and Growing.” Guests are encouraged to wear red, white and blue and decorate wagons and strollers while enjoying the gardens and exhibits. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1800 Lakeside Ave. www.lewisginter.org or (804) 262-9887.

Red, White & Lights

at Crump Park