Fireworks displays will be shown at Mount Trashmore Park and the Oceanfront.
With Independence Day upon us, Virginia Beach is getting ready for the holiday with free fun and fireworks at the Oceanfront and Mount Trashmore Park on July 4. Note there are no rain dates scheduled for either location.
July 4th Celebration at Mount Trashmore Park
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation’s annual July 4th Celebration event begins at 5 p.m. at Mount Trashmore Park with main stage performances starting at 6 p.m. Enjoy food vendors, children’s activities and live music. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
Parking
Limited parking will be available for $20 (cash only) beginning at 2 p.m., and Edwin Drive between Independence Boulevard and South Boulevard may close to traffic when the parking lots are full. Visitors should arrive early and expect traffic delays and heavy pedestrian traffic along Independence Boulevard, Edwin Drive and South Boulevard.
Fourth of July Stars & Stripes Celebration
The Fourth of July Stars & Stripes Celebration at the Oceanfront begins at 7 p.m. with performances in the parks at 17th, 24th and 31st streets. Fireworks will launch at 9:30 p.m. from a barge near 24th Street…