July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg VA

21 June, 2022

1:09 AM

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FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Cities and counties across the country continue to bring back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified the last two years. July 4 is just around the corner, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022. We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Fredericksburg so you can start planning now. Here's what's in store this July 4 in Fredericksburg: What: Fallen Heroes 5 MilerWhen: Race begins at 7:30 a.m. on July 4Where: Downtown FredericksburgWhat: Children's Roll N' Stroll DowntownWhen: 9:30 a.m. on July 4Where: Line up begins in the VRE parking lot at the corner of Caroline Street and Frederick Street.What: Festival of the Streets at Riverfront ParkWhen: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4Where: Riverfront Park in downtown FredericksburgThe event includes an arts and crafts show, a moon bounce, face painting, live music, and food vendors. What: Fourth of July at Ferry FarmWhen: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4Where: Ferry Farm. There will only be parking for people with disabilities on site. There will be a trolley from downtown or from the Eagles Lodge on Cool Springs Road.The event includes food vendors, colonial reenactors, demonstrations, games, and a flag retirement ceremony.What: Public readings of the Declaration of IndependenceWhen: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.Where: Hugh Mercer ApothecaryWhat: Fredericksburg Nationals game and fireworksWhen: The game will begin at 4:35 p.m. The fireworks will occur after the game around 9 p.m.Where: Virginia Credit Union StadiumWhat: 4th of July Spectacular and fireworks at Pratt Park When: The event begins at 6 p.m. A performance from the Fredericksburg Concert Band will be at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin around 9:30 p.m. And if you want to make the drive into DC, here's when and where to see its two big shows. What: Fireworks on the National Mall in D.C. Where: Fireworks will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.When: The 17-minute display will be held on Monday, July 4 starting at 9:09 p.m.There are several places in Virginia to view the show, including Gravelly Point, Key Bridge, and the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) and Netherlands Carillon. To reach the last three viewing spots, take Metrorail to the Rosslyn station and walk south toward Arlington Cemetery.One of the main fireworks viewing spots in Arlington, the Air Force Memorial, will be closed on Monday, July 4 due to the ongoing Arlington National Cemetery expansion project. What: 42nd annual Capitol Fourth concert Where: National MallWhen: The 42nd annual Capitol Fourth concert on PBS will begin at 8 p.m. ET, with country music singer and four-time Grammy-nominee Mickey Guyton serving as host of the event from D.C. Guyton will lead an all-star cast in a patriotic evening of musical performances by top stars from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway featuring the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Jack Everly.Capping off the concert broadcast on PBS will be live coverage of the fireworks display on the National Mall captured by multiple cameras stationed around the city.