Get ready for a star-spangled celebration! This July 4th, Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania-Stafford lights up with spectacular fireworks shows, festive parades, live music, and family-friendly fun. Whether you're a local or visiting for the holiday, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate Independence Day 2025 in Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania-Stafford. From fireworks displays to parades and festivals, here’s your ultimate guide to all the red, white, and BOOM happening this Fourth of July.
Independence Day Events in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford, VA – July 2025
Event Highlights:
June 28, 2025:
🎉 Details: Visit booths, play games, and enjoy fireworks at 9:20pm.
June 29 2025:
🎉 Details: SRCS singing Americana Selections
July 4, 2025:
Run America 250 Virtual Race
🎉 Details: Make history one mile at a time! Walk or Run 250 Miltes to Celerate America's 250th Birthday! Lace up your sneakers and get moving with the 250 Mile Challenge this year. FREE!
🎉 Details: Jump into this mini parade and stroll your way down Caroline Street. Prizes for best costumes.
Fourth in Fredericksburg Festival
🎉 Details: Arts & Crafts show, children's activities, food, vendors and live music
Fabulous Fourth at Ferry Farm 🎆
🎉 Details: 10am - 4pm: Celebrate Independence day at George Washington's Boyhood home. History reenactment, games, crafts and more. $1 per person (ages 3+)
Patawomeck 4th of July Celebration🎆
🎉 Details: 10am - 4pm: Celebrate with crafts, face painting, food trucks and more! Trolley pick up available.
Washington Heritage Museums Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
🎉 Details: 11am, 1pm, and 3pm: Stop by the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop for a reading on the steps!
🎉 Details: Fireworks will be launched from the Nats Stadium at about 9pm.
🎉 Details: Fireworks at John Lee Pratt Memorial Park - gates open at 6pm, band plays 6:30-8:30 while families enjoy yard games. Fireworks begin at 9:15pm
July 5, 2025
Founding Fathers' Independence Celebration
🎉 Details: light refreshments, colonial craft and exploring local history resources.
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Tips for Enjoying Independence Day in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford, VA
- Arrive Early: Popular events can get crowded. Plan to arrive early to secure a good spot.
- Bring Essentials: Pack sunscreen, water, and snacks to stay comfortable throughout the day.
- Follow Local Guidelines: Adhere to any local health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe celebration for everyone.
- Keep Pets Safe and Calm: Fireworks and large crowds can stress out pets. Leave them at home in a safe, quiet space with background noise to help soothe them, and ensure they have up-to-date ID tags just in case.
- Consider Ear Protection for Children: Fireworks can be loud and overwhelming for young children. Bring ear protection like noise-canceling headphones to ensure they enjoy the festivities without discomfort.
Fireworks within a short drive:
June 27
- Sterling
- 6pm - 10pm Star Spangled Sterling at Sterling MS; 9:30 fireworks
June 28
- Hal & Berni hanson Regional Park
- 5-10pm; Fireworks at 9:15pm
- Lorton
- 4pm Live music, games, food, and fireworks at The Workhouse Arts Center ($50 parking)
- Mount Vernon
- Family fun, fireworks and music($28-50)
- Lake Fairfax
- Food trucks, beer garden, and live entertainment around the lake; fireworks at 9pm
June 29
- Fairfax
- 5-8pm "A Hometown Celebration" - games, food truck and concert
July 1
- Manassas Park
- 5pm-10pm Food truck and fireworks at Signal Hill park
- Williamsburg
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg fireworks at 9:15pm
July 2
- Town of Vienna at Yeonas Park.
- Music starting at 6pm and fireworks at 9:30pm
- Williamsburg
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg fireworks at 9:15pm
July 3
- Goochland Sports Complex
- 5:30 games open. Fireworks at dark.
- Town of Lovettsville
- 5:30 parade, 6-9:30 carnival games, etc at Lovettsville Community Park. 6:30-8:30 Pool Bash at Lovettsville Community Center; 9:30 Fireworks at Lovettsville Community Park
- Williamsburg
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg fireworks at 9:15pm
July 4
- Doswell
- Kings Dominion fireworks at 10pm
- Henrico
- Red, White & Lights 2025: 4pm Food trucks, live music & Fun zone with a Laser Light show set to music. (no fireworks)
- Williamsburg
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg fireworks at 9:15pm
- Chestfield County Fairgrounds
- Gates open at 5 - food trucks, kids zone, fireworks at dark
- Sterling
- 10:30-3pm Claude Moore Park - historic tours, music, crafts, games, etc
- City of Fairfax
- parade at 10am, evening show at 6:30pm at Fairfax HS and fireworks at dark.
- Turner Farm Park
- Parada at 10am, field games at 12:30pm, 6pm live music and fireworks at dark.
- Herndon
- 6:30pm festivities at Bready Park and fireworks at dark.
- Leesburg
- 6pm Concert, and Fireworks at Ida Lee Park,
- Signal Hill Park, Manassas Park
- 2pm family-friendly activities, food trucks. Fireworks start at dusk.
- Franklin Park
- 5pm-10pm Music; fireworks 9:30pm
- Washington DC
- A Capitol Fourth Concert on the West Lawn of the Capitol at 8pm with fireworks just after 9pm.
June 5
- Doswell
- Kings Dominion fireworks at 10pm
- Williamsburg
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg fireworks at 9:15pm
June 6 & 7
- Williamsburg
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg fireworks at 9:15pm
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