4th of July Fireworks in Richmond, VA

The activities are family/child oriented, and there is usually a wide variety of things to do and see.  You can show up early for the party, or you can just attend the fireworks display (which is what I usually do).

This is a good list of fireworks locations in Richmond to find a display near you.  In case the link breaks:

  • DOGWOOD DELL: July 4th at 5 p.m. -  Byrd Park Carillon area – free.
  • FIREWORKS AT THE DIAMOND: Fireworks: July 1st, 3rd, and July 4th. Game at 7 p.m., fireworks after.  You can watch the fireworks without going to the game.
  • BRANDERMILL FIREWORKS: July 3rd -  Fireworks  – Sunday Park at the Swift Creek Mill Reservoir: 9:15 p.m.  Free.
  • THEME PARK FIREWORKS: Kings Dominion – July 3 and July 4. Busch Gardens – July 2 through July 4.
  • POWHATAN FIREWORKS: Hugenot Fire Department – July 3rd. Gates open at 5 p.m.
  • CHESTERFIELD FIREWORKS: July 4th – Gates open at 5 p.m., fireworks after dark.
  • FORT LEE FIREWORKS: July 4 -  Gates open at 2 p.m. Fireworks: around 9:35 p.m.
  • COLONIAL HEIGHTS FIREWORKS: July 4 at 9:15 p.m.
  • RACETRACK FIREWORKS: July 4th.

For fireworks information near Midlothian, try this link.

Richmond.com also has a detailed list which tells more of what to expect.


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