The 4th is always a fun holiday in Richmond. There are so many options….with kids, without kids. We were doing some prep work for our 3Sports gang and thought we’d share what we found.
* Diamond with the Flying Squirrels We are thrilled to see the Diamond’s fireworks extravaganza is back in full effect this year! We sorely missed the show last year and are stoked that the Diamond and the Flying Squirrels are offering three days of fireworks. Beginning Thursday, July 1st and continuing Saturday and Sunday. Get your tickets now, this is sure to sell out quickly!
* Genworth Financial Celebrate Freedom Concert & Fireworks Kick the weekend off right and head to the Genworth Financial building on W. Broad St. where you and your family will enjoy live music performed by the United States Air Force Heritage of American Band. This event is entirely FREE and includes lots of great activities for kids. After the family fun, listen to music and watch as the amazing fireworks show lights up the sky!
* Brandermill Parade & Fireworks Spend Saturday, July 3rd in one of Richmond’s most enthusiastic neighborhood’s while you enjoy an exciting Fourth of July Parade. The theme, “Batter Up Brandermill” is a tribute to baseball and will feature Grand Marshal Nutzy, the Flying Squirrels’ Mascot. The parade begins at Swift Creek Middle School and ends at Sunday Park. As the parade stops the festivities begin with a watermelon-eating contest, face painting, and balloon sculptures, not to mention all-you-can-eat popcorn!
* Parham Road Independence Day Parade & Festival It may be more convenient for some of us on Saturday to check out the Parham Rd. Independence Day Parade and Festival. Beginning at 10am at Trinity Lutheran Church, this parade will primarily feature people in uniform that you will surely want to tip your hat to as we celebrate our nation’s independence. The festival afterwards will include inflatable games, a dunk tank, great food and live music!
* Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks at Dogwood Dell On Sunday, the 4th, enjoy the beautiful natural setting at Dogwood Dell as you groove to music by local favorite R&B group Bak N Da Day. The music transitions to a carillon concert and closes with patriotic tunes from the Richmond Concert Band. The fireworks will start around seven.
* Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration & Sky-Diving Shows If you have your heart set on celebrating Fourth of July the way you did in your childhood, check out the Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration and Sky-Diving Show in Crump Park, Glen Allen. Music, face painting, pony rides and a petting zoo will surely please your inner-child! Watch with excitement as Uncle Sam performs two skydiving shows!
Stay safe and enjoy the weekend whatever you decide to do!
Happy 4th,
The 3Sports Gang
