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Independence celebration fireworks displays around the area, weather-permitting

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – No fireworks this July 4th holiday in the city, but there are several displays going on around the area July 4th evening… weather permitting. Keep an eye on the link for which ever show you’re interested in for weather postponements or cancellations.  Here’s a list of the shows we know:

Wednesday, July 3:
Orange Co: Playin’ in the Park, Booster Park, Orange; Fireworks at dark; click here for more information.

Thursday, July 4:
Albemarle Co: Boar’s Head Fun for the 4th; Fireworks at dusk on The Green; click here for more information.
Scottsville, 4th of July Celebration; Fireworks at dusk over the James River; click here for more information.
Greene Co: Red, White, Blue, ‘n Greene; Fireworks between 6pm-to-10pm at 13510 Spotswood Trail in Ruckersville; click here for more information.
Nelson Co: Oak Ridge Estate, 2300 Oak Ridge Road, Arrington, VA at sunset; click here for more information.

Friday, July 5:
Louisa Co: Cove at Lake Anna, Mineral at dark; click here for more information.

Saturday, July 6:
Fluvanna Co: Lake Monticello, 8-9:30 over the lake; click here for more information.
Nelson Co: Wintergreen, 9:30; click here for more information.

 

If you’re planning to explore Virginia this 4th of July, here are the top 7 spots to catch unforgettable fireworks:

  • Chesterfield Fireworks Show — Chesterfield
  • Fireworks At The Diamond — Richmond
  • July 4th Cruise-In — Wytheville
  • Independence Day Celebration At Poplar Forest — Bedford
  •  Independence Fireworks At Mount Vernon — Alexandria
  • July 4th At Bluemont Vineyard — Bluemont
  • Fourth Of July Downtown Get Down — Luray

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