Independence Day Area Event Round up
With the 4th falling on a Tuesday, Independence Day is more like Independence Week!
Many organizations in our region are hosting community events stretching from Friday June 30th to Tuesday July 4th. Keep up with more Community Events on the Community Calendar at campbellvirginia.com. Contact Economic Development with any events we are missing!
Fireworks on the Riverfront
Friday June, 30 2023
6:00pm- 10:00pm (Lynchburg)
- Riverfront Park
- Food, music, and activities begin at 6pm
- Fireworks begin at 9:15pm
- Hosted by Downtown Lynchburg Association
- Parking map on event website
- No pets, please!
2023 Fire WORX Fest
Saturday July 1, 2023
5:30pm Downtown Moneta (Bedford County)
- Hosted by Moneta Volunteer Fire Department
- Live Music- WORX band
- Great food and drinks
- Kids Activities
- Fireworks starting around 10pm
- Admission is $15, kids 10 and under free
Celebrate America
Sunday July 2, 2023
5:00pm Thomas Road Baptist Church (Lynchburg)
- Free Admission
- Live music (bluegrass, jazz, country, patriotic)
- Food trucks
- Bull Riding
- Rock Walls
- Inflatables for kids
- Obstacle Courses
- Fireworks
Independence Day Fireworks at Mitchell's Point Marina
Sunday July 2, 2023
7:00pm-11:00pm Mitchell’s Point Arena/Smith Mountain Lake (Bedford County)
- Watch fireworks from your boat or from a chair at Mitchell's Point Marina
Before the Works Independence Day Festival
Monday July 3, 2023
5:00pm-10:00pm Liberty Lake Park (Bedford County)
- Adults/$10, Kids/free
- Live music
- Food and dessert trucks
- Vendors
- No outside food or drinks. No coolers
- Kid’s Zone (all free)
- Multiple bounce houses
- 65 ft obstacle course
- Bungee Trampoline
- Petting Zoo
- Face Painting
- Balloon artist
- Touch-A-Truck
- Adult Zone
- Beer Garden
- Mechanical Bull
Concord Celebration of Independence Day
Tuesday July 4, 2023
10:00am parade starting at Concord Elementary School (Campbell County)
- Hosted by Concord Volunteer Fire Department
- Before the parade: Enjoy a pancake breakfast 7:00-10:00am
- Parade line up at 8:30am
- After the parade: Grab lunch at the fire station (BBQ, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, fries and more may be purchased)
Independence Day Celebration at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill
Tuesday July 4, 2023
3:00pm-9:30pm at Patrick Henry's Red Hill (Campbell and Charlotte County)
- $10/vehicle
- Food vendors will be on-site
- “Patrick Henry” speech at 7 pm
- Fireworks begin at 9:15pm
- Food vendors will be on-site
4th of July Block Party
Tuesday, July 4th 2023
Love and Community Church, 3135 Fort Ave, Lynchburg
- Hot dogs
- Cotton Candy
- Popcorn
- Snowcones
- Fireworks to end the night
Annual Percival’s Island Firecracker 5-Miler
Tuesday July 4, 2023
8:00am-10:00am (City of Lynchburg)
- Hosted by Riverside Runners
- Start point at Blackwater Creek Natural Area Percival's Island
- Follows the Blackwater Creek Bikeway
- Flat, paved course
Poplar Forest Independence Day Celebration
Tuesday July 4, 2023
10:00am-4:00pm Poplar Forest (Bedford County)
- $10/adult admission into the grounds
- Kids can get in free
- Colonial artisan demonstrations
- Archaeological displays
- Pony rides
*Also at Poplar Forest June 29-July1st--1776 The Musical
Buchanan’s 68th Annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
Tuesday July 4, 2023
5:00 pm Parade on Main Street (Buchanan,VA)
- Parade line up begins at 4:00pm
Danville Fourth of July Celebration
Tuesday July 4, 2023
6:00 pm gates open at Carrington Pavilion (CIty of Danville)
- 6 p.m. - Gates open at the Carrington Pavilion
- 7:25 p.m. - City of Danville Mayor Speaks
- 7:30 p.m. - Danville Symphony Orchestra Performs
- Dusk - Grand firework display, weather permitting
- Inflatables, vendors, a magician, and more!
- Food, arts, crafts, and commercial vendors will be on site with items available for purchase.
Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Hillcats at City Stadium
Tuesday July 4, 2023
6:30pm City Stadium in Lynchburg
- Lynchburg Hillcats v Salem Red Sox
- Fireworks show follows the game