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Great Meadow returns on July 4, 2025, for its 36th annual Independence Day celebration— this year marking the 40th Anniversary of Great Meadow! Gates open at 5 pm for an evening packed with fun for all ages! All set to live music and DJ, enjoy lawn games, a bounce house, rock wall, pony rides, a petting zoo, and more. Tickets are now available to celebrate the Fourth of July at Great Meadow! Bring your family, friends, chairs, and blankets for an evening of music, food, activities, and one of the region’s largest fireworks shows. Gates open at 5 pm on Thursday, July 4 with food, family games, polo exhibitions, hat and tailgate competitions, extraordinary fireworks and drone displays, and an air show by The Flying Circus. Click here for tickets! Celebrate American Independence with an evening of family & friends, music, food, and fun! GATES OPEN AT 5PM. Get more information and tickets at: *TICKETS best purchased using a CHROME browser. Fourth of July parades and fireworks shows are making a strong return across central Iowa, offering plenty of ways to celebrate the nation’s independence. Here’s a city-by-city guide to Independence Day and other July fireworks shows happening in the Des Moines metro: Altoona Fireworks Prairie Meadows’ All-American Extravaganza and Fireworks Show When: Thursday, July 3, race starts at 4 Great Meadow is a beautiful rural venue near The Plains, Virginia featuring polo, steeplechase, jumpers, dressage and outdoor events for the local community. JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE BIG BOOM + 40 YEARS OF GREAT MEADOW! TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR JULY 4, 2025! TICKETS Find July 4th fireworks with Google Maps' top spots and tips The Fourth of July is right around the corner, so take a look below at some of the most popular places on Google Maps for watching firework shows across the U.S. Whether you’re headed to these spots or your local celebration, here are a few Google Maps tips for firework fans: THE PLAINS, VA — Great Meadow, located in Northern Virginia, is bringing back its award-winning fireworks show with music and the addition of drones for its 35th annual July Fourth celebration. Gates open at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, with family games including cornhole toss, sack races, face painting, and team tug-of-war. THE BIG BOOM: Annual 4th of July Celebration at Great Meadow Friday, July 4, 5-10 p.m. | Great Meadow, 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains | Get ready for the biggest Independence Day celebration in Independence Day Celebration at Great Meadow Friday, July 4th, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm EVENT LOCATION GREAT MEADOW 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA 20198 CONTACT INFORMATION JULY4@GREATMEADOW.ORG 540-218-5567 Join us starting at 5 PM for an evening packed with fun for all ages. ENJOY live music, a DJ, our Vendor Row filled with food trucks, local goods, and festive merchandise, The Meadow Bar serving beer and wine, and high-flying thrills from the Flying Circus Airshow! THE BIG BOOM at Great Meadow is the annual Independence Day Celebration, now going into the 36th year. This event is an outdoor festival featuring fun for the whole family. There are assorted games and activities for all ages, LIVE music, food, beverages, and entertainment. More than 20 local vendors will be on-site selling food and beverages. The Meadow Bar will have an assortment of beer and THE BIG BOOM, Great Meadow Foundation's Annual 4th of July Celebration will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025. VENDORS are encouraged to visit the event website to fill out a Vendor Application. 4th of July Celebration Great Meadow Independence Day Celebration. 35 Years of the Big Boom! Come celebrate your 2024 Independence Day with us at Great Meadow. Event details coming soon. Visit 4th of July Site Frequently Asked Questions about Great Meadows July 4th Great Meadow’s Fourth of July Celebration marks its 40 th anniversary. This event features a variety of activities, including family-friendly games, an air show, polo exhibitions, and fireworks. Fireworks scheduled for 5 p.m. on July 4; hosted by Great Meadow Foundation. THE PLAINS, VA — Great Meadow Foundation announces the return of its annual Fourth of July celebration, the “BIG BOOM,” which this year will offer an expanded lineup of family entertainment.
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