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The ArtsFairfax Events Calendar is your destination for all arts and culture activities in Northern Virginia. Find a concert, play, poetry reading, or exhibition in your neighborhood—many events From lakeside reflections to a national spectacle, here’s your ultimate guide to Virginia’s most dazzling Independence Day displays. Virginia goes all out for the 4th of July, offering everything from riverfront celebrations to historic parades. Other Independence Day Parade: Before its evening concert and fireworks, Fairfax City will host the largest Fourth of July parade in Virginia. Started in 1967 and organized by the Delta Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the parade will kick off at 10 a.m. with a Flying Circus flyover and continue through Old Town Fairfax, ending around Celebrate Independence Day in Virginia! Explore our list of July 4th fireworks shows, events, festivals, and parades across the state. 10 Best Places to Celebrate the 4th of July in Virginia: Fireworks, Parades, and Events. The 4th of July is a time of festive celebration and patriotic pride, and in the historic state of Virginia, there are numerous destinations that offer remarkable experiences for residents and visitors alike. Virginia is filled with outdoor adventure in July. Check out our recommendations for fun things to do during the summer in Virginia, especially the mountains of Virginia's Blue Ridge and Roanoke. Whether its fireworks, food, live music, or just hanging out, there are plenty of events to go to for the July 4th weekend. Below are the ones you don't want to miss to celebrate Independence Day in the Shenandoah Valley. From Williamsburg to Virginia Beach, here’s a rundown of July 4th events happening throughout the region. Find the best places to watch 4th of July fireworks in Virginia. From iconic views to low-key family spots, here’s where locals actually go. Catch brilliant fireworks displays, pay tribute to America’s history at special exhibits, and enjoy many of the time-honored traditions of Independence Day at these Fourth 4th of July celebrations, held throughout the Commonwealth this year. Date: July 3 and July 4, 2025. The Fourth of July brings firework displays across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia—and we’ve rounded up top spots to catch them. This list highlights festive viewing areas you can enjoy, from Whether it’s Virginia’s largest fireworks display in Lorton on June 28, Chesapeake Beach’s fireworks spectacular on July 3, or multiple displays on the Fourth of July, revelers have a range Enjoy a dazzling fireworks display by attending one of these 10 Fourth of July celebrations in Virginia. Travel Record 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel Domestically July 4th Week Independence Day trips are up 2.4% over last year; road trips and flights setting new records Celebrate Independence Day in style with dazzling Fourth of July fireworks shows across Virginia. From mountain displays to waterfront spectaculars, Virginia is lighting up the skies this Fourth of July with a wide array of fireworks celebrations. Although people travel far and wide to watch the fireworks along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., there are several places across D.C., Maryland and Virginia where people can go to see the sky filled with color. Maryland Boonsboro Independence Day Celebration | July 3 (Rain date July 5) From day to night and Beyoncé to parades, here’s what to do for the Fourth of July on the National Mall and beyond. Virginia City Fireworks July 4 If you live in South Reno or don’t mind driving to Virginia City for the evening, the VC parade and fireworks spectacular is another great way to spend the whole day and evening. VC is the most Americana city in Nevada (though Genoa is nipping at its heels), and it shows in their Fourth of July Parade. From rockets’ red glare to Revolutionary flair, Virginia brings the boom to the Fourth of July. With parades, pageants, pomp, and plenty of fireworks, the Commonwealth cranks up both the colonial charm and the modern-day merrymaking for America’s birthday bash. Herndon’s 4th of July Celebration Herndon is bringing a little bit of everything to the table this Independence Day — family games, live music, face painting, and of course, fireworks.
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