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Check out our list of upcoming Fireworks Displays and Independence Day Celebrations in the Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, and New River Valley areas!
Click the links below to find out more information for each event!
Thursday, June 29:
Lynchburg: 1776 the Musical, Poplar Forest, 7:30 pm. Also Fri., June 30 and Sat., July 1
Friday, June 30:
Lynchburg: Fireworks on the Riverfront, Riverfront Park, Jefferson St., food/music/activities start at 6:00 pm, Fireworks start approx. 9:15 pm
Rocky Mount: Rotary Independence Festival, Franklin Co High School, food and live music at 5:00 pm, Fireworks at dark
Saturday, July 1:
Appomattox: Firefighters & Fireworks, Liberty Field, 5:30 pm until 10:00 pm, food trucks, free activities, followed by Fireworks
Lynchburg: Military Appreciation Night, Lynchburg Hillcats, Bank of the James Stadium, game time: 6:30, post-game fireworks
Smith Mountain Lake: Fire WORX Fest, Downtown Moneta, Gates open at 5:30 pm, Admission: $15, food, drinks, live music from 6-10 pm, Fireworks immediately following
Sunday, July 2:
Lynchburg: Celebrate America, Thomas Rd Baptist Church, food trucks, music, activities starting at 5 pm, Fireworks at dusk
Moneta: All American Festival & Fireworks, Spring Valley Farm, 4pm-10pm, FREE event with food, live music, activities, Fireworks at dusk
Pembroke: Fireworks Celebration, Mountain Lake Lodge, live music at 6:30, Fireworks at dusk
Roanoke: 2023 Freedom Festival, Rivers Edge Park, 5pm - 9:30pm; FREE event with food, live music, and kids' activities, Fireworks begin at 9:30 pm
Smith Mountain Lake: Fireworks at Mitchell's Point Marina, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Smith Mountain Lake: Independence Day Boat-In Concert, Coves Amphitheater, Free live music starting at 4:00 pm, accessible only by boat
Monday, July 3:
Bedford: Fireworks at Liberty Lake Park, park at the tennis courts, Fireworks at dusk
Clifton Forge: Fireworks Show, C&O Railway Heritage Center, food/music starting at 6:00 pm, Fireworks at dusk
Lovingston: Fireworks by Lovingston Vol. Fire Dept., Nelson County High School, 9:15 pm
Lynchburg: Red White and Boom Night, Lynchburg Hillcats, Bank of the James Stadium, game time: 6:30, post-game Fireworks
Tuesday, July 4:
Blacksburg: 4th of July Parade and Fireworks, Municipal Park, 2 pm Parade Downtown Blacksburg, live music from 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Fireworks at dark
Brookneal: Independence Day Celebration, Red Hill, 3 pm to 9:30 pm, Admission: $10/car, Fireworks at 9:15
Buena Vista: American Legion Post 55 Fireworks, Rodeo Grounds, Fireworks at dusk
Buena Vista: Independence Day Concert and Fireworks, Glen Maury Park, 6pm - 9pm, Admission: $5, Fireworks at dusk
Buchanan: Buchanan Community Carnival, Buchanan Town Park, Parade on Main St. starting at 5:00 pm, Fireworks at 10:00 pm
Christiansburg: Fourth of July Celebration, 10 am - 4 pm on Main St with food trucks, vendors, kids' activities, Fireworks at 9:15 pm at Huckleberry Park
Danville: Celebrate the Fourth, Carrington Pavilion, food, music and activities start at 6:00 pm, Fireworks at dusk
Lynchburg: Independence Day Celebration, Lynchburg Hillcats, Bank of the James Stadium, game time: 6:30, post-game Fireworks
Lynchburg: Poplar Forest Independence Day Celebration, 10 am until 4 pm, Admission: $10
Salem: Salem Fair, Salem Civic Center, rides, food, live music, Fireworks at 9:30 pm
Smith Mountain Lake: Saunders Vol. Fire Co. Fireworks, Parkway Marina, Huddleston, Admission: $10, food vendors/live music starting at 6:00 pm, Fireworks at Dark
Vinton: 4th of July Celebration, Vinton War Memorial, free event with music, food trucks, and other activities, Fireworks at 9:30 pm