If your family is like ours, community fireworks displays, local Independence Day celebrations, and other fun events are usually part of your 4th of July! There are many events in Lynchburg and Central Virginia this year.
Check out Independence Day Celebrations and Fireworks in the Lynchburg Area 2025
If your family plans to stay home this year, check out the 4th of July party ideas and recipes below to make this your best 4th of July weekend ever!
Stay At Home 4th of July Recipes, Crafts, and Party Ideas
Plan a party for the 4th of July using a red, white, and blue theme. Invite family and friends to join you or just celebrate as a family. Start with a patriotic themed tablecloth -- or just use a red or blue tablecloth. Add fun red, white, and blue serving dishes, plates, napkins and silverware.
Use the recipes below to add fun to your party or create your own red, white, and blue foods. Add burgers, hot dogs and chips and let the party begin!
Celebrate the 4th of July with an American Flag Cake
Desserts & Sides for 4th of July
Red, White, & Blue Sparkle Cookie
Patriotic Parfaits a Perfect Treat For Your Fourth Of July Party
Celebrate the 4th of July with Red, White & Blue Cupcakes
Patriotic 4th of July Pancakes
Recipe Roundup! Red, White, and Blue Treats the Family Will Love
Enjoy some fun crafts with the kids too!
Three Easy July 4th Crafts For Kids
Kid Craft: How to Turn a Tuna Can Into a July 4th Centerpiece
When you're done with the food, bring out sparklers and other backyard fireworks and enjoy an old school 4th of July celebration that's just right for kids of all ages.
Lynchburg and Beyond 4th of July and Fireworks Family Friendly Events
Click on the links below for more information about the 4th of July events!
June 29 - Celebrate America at Thomas Road from 5 PM - 10 PM (fireworks at dark)
July 3 - "Before the Works" Independence Day Festival at Liberty Lake in Bedford from 5 PM - 10 PM (fireworks at dark)
July 4 - Concord Fire Department July 4th Parade in Concord at 10 AM
July 4 - Independence Day at Poplar Forest from 10 AM - 4 PM
July 4 - Lovingston Fireworks at Nelson County Middle/High School at dusk (approximately 9 PM)
July 4 - Fireworks after Lynchburg Hillcats Home Game - game at 6:30 PM; fireworks to follow
July 5 - Lovingston 4th of July Parade at 9 AM
July 5 - Independence Day Celebration at the Frontier Culture Museum from 9 AM - 5 PM
July 5 - Fireworks on the Riverfront at Riverfront Park - music begins at 6 PM; fireworks at dark
July 5 - Independence Day Fireworks at Mitchell's Point Marina from 7 PM - 11 PM (fireworks at dark)
Staying home on July 4th? Tune in to A Capitol Fourth on PBS or watch the live stream at 8 PM EDT.
Since July 4, 1776, America has been a free country. This is the date the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates from the 13 original colonies. Independence Day, also known as the 4th of July, is celebrated each year with parades, fireworks displays, the reading of the Declaration of Independence, family cookouts and other fun activities.
However you and your family observe the day, let your kids know what the 4th of July is all about. Learn more about the history of July 4th on the History Channel's website. Happy Independence Day!
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