The Fourth of July 2016 is almost here!  Take a look at all the great events around town.

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Sunday, July 3rd

Reenactment of the Second Virginia Convention.  1:15pm.  St. John’s Church, 2401 E. Broad Street, Richmond, 23223.  The Patrick Henry Committee invites you to bring your friends and family to a reenactment of the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775. In the presence of Washington, Jefferson, and other notable Virginians, Patrick Henry delivered his passionate call for liberty, uttering the immortal words, “Give me liberty or give me death!” These events are free and open to the public. Doors open at 1 pm for seating on a first-come, first-served basis, Music program begins at 1:30pm, and the reenactment begins at 1:45 pm.  Please call 804-648-5015 for more information.  Free to the public, with a suggested $5 per person donation.

Monday, July 4th

Henrico County’s Red, White and Lights July 4th Event.  4:30-9:30pm. Meadow Farm at Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060.  “Red, White and Lights” is a free, annual family-friendly event that features patriotic entertainment, a family fun zone, food trucks and a finale featuring the Richmond Symphony and a laser light show.  Family Fun Zone – 4:30-7:30 p.m. (Living history exhibits, patriotic contests and games, inflatable, airbrush tattoos).  Entertainment – 6 p.m. (Reading of the Declaration of Independence, balancing and juggling acts by Signora Bella, the Great Italian Equilibrist, a dance performance by The Colonial Dance Club, and fife and drums by Williamsburg Field Musick).  Finale – Performance by the Richmond Symphony and a laser light show.  Plan to arrive early and bring your chairs and blankets.  Free.

Reenactment of the Second Virginia Convention.  11am and 1:15pm.  St. John’s Church, 2401 E. Broad Street, Richmond, 23223.  The Patrick Henry Committee invites you to bring your friends and family to a reenactment of the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775. In the presence of Washington, Jefferson, and other notable Virginians, Patrick Henry delivered his passionate call for liberty, uttering the immortal words, “Give me liberty or give me death!” These events are free and open to the public. Doors open at 1 pm for seating on a first-come, first-served basis, Music program begins at 1:30pm, and the reenactment begins at 1:45 pm.  Please call 804-648-5015 for more information.  Free to the public, with a suggested $5 per person donation.

Chesterfield County Fourth of July Celebration.  Gates Open at 5pm; fireworks at dark.  Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds (across from L.C. Bird High School), 10300 Courthouse Road.  Celebrate independence with a spectacular fireworks display at dark!  Includes an activity area for children, food vendors and special entertainment. No alcohol, glass bottles, pets or personal fireworks are allowed. Blankets or lawn chairs are recommended. Limited parking, and the roads leading to fairgrounds will be closed at 8:30 p.m.   No rain date.  Free.

CarMax Free Fourth of July.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.  FREE admission to the garden from 9am-5pm.  Activities in Children’s Garden 1 – 4pm.  Guests are invited to wear red, white and blue and bring wagons and strollers to decorate for a “parade” in the Children’s Garden at 2 p.m. Enjoy music by the Happy Lucky Combo, WaterPlay and fun activities.  The free admission includes entrance to the popular Butterflies LIVE! exhibit.  Free.

Dogwood Dell Fourth of July Fireworks.  5:30pm.  Independence Day Celebration with live music, cannons and fireworks. Richmond Concert Band at 7:30pm.  Fireworks at 8:45pm.  Free.

Goochland County Fireworks.  9pm.  Goochland Sports Complex, 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063.  Park and watch the fireworks from the Goochland County Administration Building, Goochland Elementary, Middle & High School Complex. Admission is FREE!  No alcohol.  Pack a picnic and bring a blanket.   Free.

Ashland July 4th Celebration.   Lithia Park.  An all day ‘Old Fashioned’ Fourth of July celebration.  Free.

Beaverdam Independence Day Parade and Celebration.   10am-2pm.  18002 Teman Road, Beaverdam, VA 23015.  The parade starts at 10 am.  There will be children’s activities and a Miss Beaverdam Competition.  Free.

Colonial Heights Fireworks Display.   In the vicinity of Charles Dimmock Parkway in Colonial Heights.   Viewing for the fireworks will be off Interstate 95, Exit 53 or 54 in the Southgate Square/Wal-Mart Area. Bring blankets and/or lawn chairs. Rain date July 5th.  Free.

Flying Squirrels Baseball Game and Independence Day Celebration.  6:05.  The Diamond. Post-game Fireworks Celebration.  Limited General Admission Seating Available – Call Today.  Fee.