4th of July Events in Hampton Roads

From fireworks to patriotic festivals, there are fun events going on all across Hampton Roads this Fourth of July! Check out our list of family-friendly Independence Day celebrations near you. Have fun, be safe, and remember – emergencies don’t take holidays, so Rutter Mills will be available for you on July 4th. Simply call or text us anytime at 757-777-7777.

Virginia Beach

“Stars & Stripes Celebration“

Date: July 4, 2026 – 7:30PM to 10:45PM | Fireworks Start at 9:30PM

Location: 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks

Get ready for a “star-spangled” salute to America this July 4 at Virginia Beach oceanfront! Live concerts in 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks from 7:30PM – 11PM, and enjoy a spectacular oceanfront fireworks display at 9:30PM, which can be viewed from anywhere along the beach.

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“July 4th Celebration at Mount Trashmore”

Date: July 4, 2026 – 5PM to 9:30PM | Fireworks start at 9:30PM

Location: 310 Edwin Drive

Enjoy an Independence Day celebration complete with food trucks, live music, and a beautiful fireworks display at Mount Trashmore on Saturday, July 4th. The event begins at 5PM with free admission and limited $20 (cash only) parking. Fireworks will begin at 9:30PM.

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Norfolk 

“4th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks”

Date: July 4, 2026 – 5PM to 10PM | Fireworks start at 9:30PM

Location: Town Point Park

Norfolk Festevents is holding a community event on the 4th of July! Bring your family and friends down to Town Point Park, where guests can enjoy traditional, all-American fare- free and open to the public. Relax on the lawn and enjoy the live entertainment, then watch the fireworks display at 9:30PM.

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Portsmouth 

“Shaggin’ 4th of July “

Date: July 4, 2026 – 5PM to 9:30PM | Fireworks start at 9:30PM

Location: High Street Landing

A Beach Music party on the 4th of July to show off your shag stepping. The Original Rhondels will play beach music from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. with a follow-up performance by the Tidewater Concert Band playing patriotic music from 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.

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Chesapeake

“Celebrate Freedom”

Date: Friday, July 3, 2025 – 5PM to 9:30PM | Fireworks start at 9:30PM

Location: Chesapeake City Park
900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Celebrate America’s Birthday with band concerts providing stirring patriotic sounds. A variety of food trucks will be available. Enjoy music and activities! Following the concerts, fireworks will illuminate the dark sky after sunset. The event is free to the public. $10 on-site parking fee (Cash only). Bring your own chairs or blanket. (Tents, feather flags, and oversized umbrellas are not permitted!)

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“Annual South Norfolk July 4th Parade & Picnic in the Park”

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2025 10AM – 3PM
Location: Lakeside Park

1441 Bainbridge Blvd, Chesapeake, Va, 23324

Parade: 10AM

Picnic in the Park: After the Parade until 3PM

The South Norfolk Civic League and the Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will present this annual patriotic event in South Norfolk at Lakeside Park. This is a fun, affordable, family event. The annual Patriotic Parade is full of fun with hundreds of individuals, marching bands, dance groups, floats, old cars, new cars and funny cars. Follow the parade to the celebration in the park! The event is free to the public although some activities may require a small fee.

 

Suffolk

“Stars and Stripes Spectacular”

Date: July 4^th, 2026 – 6:00 PM to 9:15 PM | Fireworks start at 9PM

Location: Constant’s Wharf Park & Marina

110 E. Constance Rd.

Enjoy celebrating July 4th with live music followed by a spectacular fireworks display above the James River. Fireworks Begin at 9PM.

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Newport News

“Stars in the Sky”

Date: July 4^th, 2026 – 6:00 PM to 9:15 PM | Fireworks start at 9PM

Location: Victory Landing Park

50 26th St. Newport News, VA 23607

Enjoy celebrating July 4th with great food, live music, festive entertainers, and a spectacular fireworks display above the James River. This event will feature musical performances from US Air Force Heritage Band. Fireworks Begin at 9PM with free admission and parking.

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Smithfield

“Town of Smithfield Fireworks“

Date: July 02, 2026 – 9:30PM to 10PM | Fireworks start at 9:30PM

Location: 319 Main St. Smithfield, VA 23430

Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks in Smithfield! The display will shoot off from Clontz Park in Downtown Smithfield.  For the best view, visit the Smithfield Station and all along the river. The Smithfield Fireworks display can be seen from most places in downtown Smithfield.

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Yorktown

“Liberty Celebration”

Date: July 4^th, 2026 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

Yorktown, VA 23690

Visitors will enjoy demonstrations that show what life was like for all people living in colonial America. 

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Williamsburg

“A Celebration 250 Years in the Making”

Date: July 4th, 2026 – 8:00PM to 10:00PM 

Location: Governor’s Palace in Colonial Williamsburg

After a full day of activities in our nations fist city, visitors can watch a drone and fireworks show. Free admission to Colonial Williamsburg.

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Windsor

“Red, White and You!”

Date: Friday, July 4th, 2025 – 2:00PM to 9:00PM | Fireworks start at 9:00PM

Location: Garris Event Park, 18 Duke Street

This family event kicks off at 2pm with live music, kids zone, and food vendors. The evening will continue to spark excitement in a grand display of fireworks at 9:00!

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