8 Spots To Celebrate Independence Day Around Charlottesville, Virginia

1. Independence Celebration At Boar’s Head, July 4

200 Ednam Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Enjoy an extra dose of “fun for the fourth” while celebrating Independence Day during the ongoing Summer Celebration Series. Bring the entire family on Thursday, July 4, to jam to live music from Lord Nelson, followed by an electrifying display of fireworks that will illuminate the sky.

2. Independence Day Celebration And Naturalization Ceremony At Monticello, July 4

931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, Virginia
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There’s no better place to celebrate Independence Day than Monticello! Help mark the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and welcome more than 70 new citizens at the 62nd annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony.

3. Red, White, Blue ‘n Greene 4th of July Celebration In Stanardsville, July 4

247 Main St, Stanardsville, VA 22973
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The holiday fun will begin on Thursday, July 4th at 10 AM with a parade down Main Street in Stanardsville. Musical entertainment with food vendors and fireworks will take place later in the evening.

4. Reds, Whites & Bluegrass Celebration At Keswick Vineyards, July 4

1575 Keswick Winery Dr, Keswick, VA 22947
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Celebrate the 4th of July at Keswick Vineyards with some great Red & White Virginia wines as well as local beers and ice cold wine slushies! Bluegrass music performed by local band The Waterfalls Trio from 12pm – 4pm!

5. Independence Day Celebration At Poplar Forest, July 4

1776 Poplar Frst Pkwy, Lynchburg, VA 24502
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Enjoy America’s independence at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest. There will be historical games, dances, demonstrations, puppet shows, pony rides and food and drink. There will also be a dramatic reading of The Declaration Of Independence.

6. Fourth Of July Celebration In Scottsville, July 4

Scottsville, VA
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Scottsville Fire Department starts the day’s events with a Parade at 9am and wraps up the evening with their presentation of fireworks at dusk.

7. Independence Day Concert and Celebration At Ash Lawn-Highland, July 4

2050 James Monroe Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Highland will host the Heifetz International Music Institute for a free concert. A classically-inspired ensemble from Heifetz will bring a uniquely innovative and expressive concert that will appeal to all ages.

8. July 4th Jubilee Celebration At Wintergreen Resort, July 6

39 Mountain Inn Loop, Nellysford, VA 22958
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Mark your calendars and enjoy a day filled with fun activities, crafters fair, axe throwing, scenic chairlift rides, live music, delicious food, and spectacular fireworks!