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Independence Day is more than fireworks and parades—it's a celebration of courage, unity, and the enduring spirit of freedom.
Today, we honor the brave hearts who dared to dream of liberty and remind ourselves that freedom is both a gift and a responsibility. May this Fourth of July inspire us to stand tall, dream boldly, and work together for a brighter, freer future.✨
As you celebrate this 4th of July, here are some activities you may want to check out. Or, you might stay home with your anxious dogs, like me - 😄Whatever you do, have fun and be safe!
🎆 Washington, D.C. (National Mall)
National Independence Day Parade: Marches along Constitution Avenue early on July 4 nps.gov+7tourstaffordva.com+7potomaclocal.com+7en.wikipedia.org+1washingtonpost.com+1
Capitol Fourth Concert & Fireworks: Patriotic concert by the Capitol followed by a 17-minute fireworks show, typically starting at ~9:09 p.m. washingtonpost.com+3washingtonpost.com+3nbcwashington.com+3
🎆 Fredericksburg & Stafford, VA
Fredericksburg
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"Fourth in Fredericksburg" Festival at Riverfront Park: daytime festival with music, crafts, families + fireworks post-minor-league baseball game (~5 p.m. game) washingtonpost.com
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Colonial Activities @ Ferry Farm (10 a.m.–4 p.m.): Historic games, tours, flag ceremonies; $1 for ages 3+, free under 2 washingtonpost.com+2potomaclocal.com+2nbcwashington.com+2
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Fireworks Dinner Party @ Mason Dixon Café (7–8 p.m. dinner, fireworks ~9:15 p.m.): $10 food-credit ticket potomaclocal.com
Stafford
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Stafford Free Trolley (10 a.m.–4 p.m.): Service connecting Ferry Farm, museums, Visitor Center nbcwashington.com
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4th of July Spectacular @ John Lee Pratt Memorial Park: Gates open 6 p.m.; stage entertainment (Concert Band, circus acts, yard games); fireworks at 9:15 p.m. free for residents, $10 per car for non-residents tourstaffordva.com+2potomaclocal.com+2nbcwashington.com+2
🎆 Richmond, VA Region
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Dogwood Dell Fireworks: Concert starts 5:30 p.m., fireworks around 9:15 p.m. en.wikipedia.org+2axios.com+212onyourside.com+2
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Star‑Spangled Squirrels Fest @ The Diamond: Food, fun, & fireworks, 6–9:30 p.m. washingtonpost.com+212onyourside.com+2axios.com+2
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Chesterfield County Fairgrounds: Free community event starting 5 p.m., then fireworks after dark 12onyourside.com+1axios.com+1
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Henrico “Red, White & Lights” @ Meadow Farm Museum (Crump Park): 4 p.m.–10 p.m. festival, light/laser show 9:15 p.m. 12onyourside.com+1axios.com+1
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“Give Me Liberty” speech reenactment @ St. John’s Church, Richmond at 1:30 p.m. axios.com+112onyourside.com+1
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Naturalization Ceremony & cake @ Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 11 a.m., followed by garden access axios.com+112onyourside.com+1
