The City is putting on lots of activities to celebrate Independence Day!

Daytime Event Schedule – Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Downtown Fredericksburg
7:30am: Fallen Heroes 5 Miler Race – Downtown Fredericksburg. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Fallen Heroes and Fredericksburg Area Running Club. Race day registration starts at 6:30 am at the Visitor Center. Prizes are awarded for the best costume! Link to register: https://runsignup.com/fallenheroes5miler_signup

9:30am: Children’s Roll N’ Stroll – Caroline Street from VRE Lot to Market Square. Sponsored by Blue Star Mothers of Fredericksburg, Mary Kulesa – Weichert Realtors, Associate Broker, and Thunder 104.5. Line up at 9 am in the VRE parking lot at the corner of Caroline Street and Frederick Street, parade will follow Caroline Street from the train station to Market Square. Prizes for best adult and child costumes and best decorated bicycle and wagon/stroller.

10:00am– 4:00pm: Festival of the Streets – Riverfront Park.

Art & Craft Show with many great artists along Sophia, Charlotte & Hanover Streets! Sponsored by Beth Sholom Temple. Scroll down this page for entry information.
Children’s Activities – Sponsored by Sheey Toyota. DJ2Much, Moon bounce, Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia and more!
Food Vendors – great variety of options
Live Music
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Patsy’s Country Classics
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Memories of Elvis by Michael Hoover
Collection of Food Donations: bring a donation to the event!

11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm: Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence – Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, Caroline Street. Join us on the steps of the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop as we celebrate our Independence with a live reading of the Declaration of Independence. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Washington Heritage Museums.

11:30am and 1:30pm: Storytime at the Tavern – Rising Sun Tavern. Sponsored by Washington Heritage Museums. Join us on the lawn behind the Rising Sun Tavern Museum as costumed interpreters will read children’s books on the American Revolution and this historic day in our nation’s history. Bring the family for fun activities themed around the Fourth of July. This family event is free and open to the public. Tours are available at standard admission prices.

12:00 pm: Presentation of the Colors – Riverfront Park. Presented by the American Legion.

1:00 pm: Flag Retirement Ceremony

Evening Event Schedule – Tuesday, July 4, 2023

City of Fredericksburg:
4:00pm – 8:00pm: FredNats Patriotic Palooza – Virginia Credit Union Stadium. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events. Fees: Free for Season Ticket Holders and $5 per person for everyone else. Parking Fees: $6 pre-paid and $10 for day of event. Activities: Moon bounces and lawn games. Movie at 5:30 pm: National Treasure. Concessions available.

About 9:00pm: FIREWORKS, Virginia Credit Union Stadium. Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Nationals and the City of Fredericksburg.

Old Mill Park Admissions on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – Old Mill Park is a favorite spot to view Stafford County’s 4th of July fireworks over Pratt Park. The Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events Department will be managing Old Mill Park admission on Tuesday, July 4th. City and Stafford residents will be admitted free of charge, with proof of residency. Non-residents will be charged $10 per car and $5 for walk-in during the hours from 7am to 9pm. Please note that once the park reaches capacity, the park gates will be closed to vehicles. Park visitors who have paid to enter will be free to leave and return the same day without paying, however there is no guarantee that there will be parking available and spaces will not be saved. Bring your lawn chairs. Dogs must be on a leash. Prohibited items: no tents, no alcoholic beverages, no marijuana, no sparklers, and no gas grills. Please obey all posted signage and parking restrictions. Read more about Old Mill Park here.

Stafford County:
6:00pm: 4th of July Spectacular – John Lee Pratt Memorial Park. Sponsored by Stafford County. The evening will include live music, surprise grab bags for family fun, yard games, food trucks, a DJ and Fireworks. The Fredericksburg Concert Band will perform at Celebration Stage from 6:30pm-8pm. Read more here.

About 9:30pm: FIREWORKS. Pratt Park. The firework display will begin at dusk. Read more here.

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View Fireworks from Pratt Park, Old Mill Park, or Expo Center parking area

Bring lawn chairs
No tents allowed
No alcoholic beverages
No sparklers
No grills
Dogs must be on a leash
Vehicles: Please obey all posted signage and parking restrictions.

FredNats Patriotic Palooza
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – 4pm – 9pm

Virginia Credit Union Stadium. Gates open at 4pm, and head inside for bounce houses, yard games and face painting. We’ll also be showing National Treasure starting at 5:30pm, and concessions will be open throughout the event. Admission is $5 per person.

Fireworks about 9:00pm over Virginia Credit Union Stadium
Don’t forget about the biggest fireworks show of the year! Fans will head back out to their cars to catch the amazing display, courtesy of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia Government and F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical.

FredNats Fourth of July Fireworks Parking
The firework show begins at 9 pm, and the public can view them from their cars up to two miles away. Please plan to arrive well before the showtime as parking is limited. The following map indicates areas designated for firework parking. For emergency response purposes, vehicles parked on Gordon W. Shelton need to park at a 45-degree angle, and cars parked on Carl D. Silver Parkway need to parallel park in the far right lane only, NOT the thru lanes. We look forward to a safe and festive Fourth of July in #FXBG!