Fourth of July 2025: Where to watch fireworks in Central Virginia this Independence Day

RICHMOND, Va. — Central Virginians have a variety of chances to see July 4 fireworks shows to celebrate the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

This is a working list and will be updated as more are announced.

Thursday, July 3:

• Fireworks at Busch Gardens® Williamsburg
  Included with park admission
  
• Goochland Fireworks Celebration
  Parking lots open at 5:30 p.m.
  Fireworks show begins at 9 p.m.
  Rain date: July 5
  
• City of Petersburg Fireworks
  Trapezium Brewing Company, 423 3rd Street
  Free event begins at 4 p.m., fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
  

Friday, July 4:

• Fourth of July celebration at Dogwood Dell, Byrd Park
  600 S Arthur Ashe Blvd
  Performances begin at 5:30 p.m.
  Free parking available at City Stadium with a shuttle starting at 4 p.m.
  
• Star-Spangled Squirrels Fest at The Diamond
  6 to 9:30 p.m.
  Fireworks, live music, interactive games and activities for kids
  
• Henrico’s Red, White & Lights Celebration
  *This is a laser light show; it will not include fireworks
  Meadow Farm Museum
  Fun Zone open from 4 to 8 p.m., live music begins at 4:15 p.m., light show begins at 9:30 p.m.
  
• Chesterfield County Fourth of July Celebration
  Chesterfield County Fairgrounds
  Gates open at 5 p.m., fireworks begin at dark
  Fireworks, food vendors, kids zone, live music and more
  
• Kings Dominion – Star‑Spangled Nights
  10 p.m. at the amusement park
  
• Fireworks at Colonial Williamsburg
  Fireworks above Governor's Palace start at 9:30 p.m.
  Free admission to historic area offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  
• Fireworks at Busch Gardens® Williamsburg
  Included with park admission

Saturday, July 5:

• Kings Dominion – Star‑Spangled Nights

  10 p.m. at the amusement park
  

• Powhatan County’s ChowDown Freedom Festival
  Powhatan Fairgrounds
  Noon to 11 p.m.; gates open at 11:30 a.m.
  General admission is $5
  
• Fireworks at Busch Gardens® Williamsburg
  Included with park admission

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