Lots of local fun planned for the Fourth of July!! Find Hampton Roads Fireworks and Celebrations here! Additions or corrections to this list may be Submitted HERE.

CHESAPEAKE

Celebrate Freedom

• Date: Tuesday, July 3, 2018 from 5-9:15pm
• Location: Chesapeake City Park, 900 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320
• Description: Celebrate America's Birthday with the U.S. Fleet Forces Band, known as the "Finest in the Fleet", the band is the musical representative for Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk, Virginia. Under the direction of Lt. Robert J. Coats, the band is staffed by some of the U.S. Navy's finest and most talented musicians, providing stirring patriotic sounds. Following the concert, fireworks by Pyrotechnico will illuminate the dark sky after sunset. Parks, Recreation and Tourism also will present the best in children's activities and family entertainment: face painting, 3 years and under play area, giant lawn games, inflatables and much more. The Chesapeake Public Art Committee will be on hand spreading awareness and taking donations for the Chesapeake 9/11 Memorial. Chesapeake ArtsAlive will offer a silent auction of fun, summer gift baskets to support Chesapeake students in the arts. A variety of "food vendor" concessions will also be available for an evening picnic.  Bring your own chairs or blanket. (Pop-up Tents not permitted)
• Cost: Free, there is a $5 parking fee

• Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018, from 10am-3pm
• Location: Lakeside Park, 1441 Bainbridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA
• Description: Enjoy a 4^th of July tradition in Chesapeake! Parade, entertainment, food, games and paddleboat rides! The parade steps off at 10 a.m. and the picnic is at 11 am - 3 pm. Event is FREE to the public!
• Cost: Free and open to the public

HAMPTON

Fourth at the Fort at Fort Monroe

• Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018, from 10am-9:45pm
• Location: Fort Monroe, VA 23651
• Description: Beaches open to the public with lifeguards on duty at Outlook Beach. At 10am enjoy a patriotic flag ceremony in observation of the death of President James Monroe, at the Flagstaff Bastion inside the stone fort. Engineer Wharf Fishing Pier open for fishing sunrise to sunset. Casemate Museum is open from 10:30am – 4:30pm (Free Admission). Family Fun in the Wherry Quarter from 5 to 8:30pm. Music by the Bay Summer Concert at Wherry Quarter at 7 pm. Fireworks at 9:15pm. **No admission to the Fort after 8pm.**
• Cost: Free

NEWPORT NEWS

"Spirit of America" Laser Lights Show at Abbitt Planetarium 

• Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 11:30am (partial show), and then hourly from 5-10pm
• Location: Virginia Living Museum 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601
• Description: “Spirit of America” mixes great patriotic music with America-inspired rock & roll and songs that have defined American music. Purchase tickets early, this event will likely sell out.
• Cost: $3 VLM members, $6 non-members. 

4th of July Stars In The Sky 

• Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 7-10pm
• Location: Victory Landing Park, 50 26th Street, Newport News, VA 23605
• Description: The event begins at 7:00 p.m. with free children’s inflatables (moon bounces, obstacle courses), bubble soccer, free face painting, the Tomcats Dixieland Band (performing near the Newport News Victory Arch), and strolling entertainment. Food vendors will be on site selling a variety of items including funnel cakes, hot dogs, hamburgers, and frozen treats. Live music will be provided by the Tidewater Drive Band (Motown, Disco, Funk, Top 40) from 7 - 9:30 pm. Free light-up give-a-way items will be given out during the event (while supplies last). A spectacular fireworks show by the internationally award-winning fireworks company Pyrotecnico, will be presented by Newport News Shipbuilding, a Division of Huntington-Ingalls Industries, and will light up the sky over the James River at 9:30 p.m. 
• Cost: Free admission and parking, food available for purchase

NORFOLK

Shore Thing Independence Day Concert, Celebration & Fireworks 

• Date: Friday, June 29, 2018 from 6-9:30pm
• Location: Ocean View Beach Park Norfolk, Virginia 23503
• Description: Shore Thing Concert and Independence Day Celebration is a great way to start the weekend with Live Music, children's activities, food, beverages and more! Fireworks at 9:30pm.
• Cost: Free and open to the public
  
  

Star Spangled Bike Parade

• Date: Sunday, July 1, 2018 from 2-4pm
• Location: Graydon Pl, Norfolk, VA 
• Description: Join the West Ghent Civic League for our Annual 4th of July Bike Parade! Help your children decorate their bikes in their best patriotic gear -- red, white, blue, stars and stripes are all encouraged! Parade riders will be escorted by the Norfolk Police Department to ensure safety and fun! The parade will start and end on the corner of Graydon Place and Weyanoke Street. 
• Cost: Free!

Norfolk Tides Baseball Game

• Date: Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Game starts at 7:05pm 
• Location: Harbor Park Stadium, Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA
• Description: Stay after the game for FIREWORKS! 
• Cost: Included with game admission

The 36th Annual Fourth of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks 

• Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 5-10pm
• Location: TowneBank Fountain Park within Town Point Park, Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510
• Description: Guests can buy traditional all American fare, including hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, seafood, buttered corn on the cob, juicy watermelon, lemonade... with all the fixin's and much more available for purchase! Relax on the lawn and enjoy the live entertainment, then watch as the sky lights up with the fireworks display at 9:30pm.
• Cost: Free admission. Food available for purchase.

PORTSMOUTH

SMITHFIELD/ISLE OF WIGHT

Fireworks Show

• Date: Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 9:30pm
• Location: Clontz Park in Smithfield, VA
• Description: July brings fireworks to Isle of Wight County! Bring everyone to watch the spectacular array of colors light up the night sky.
• Cost: Free admission   

Fireworks Show

• Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 9:30pm
• Location: Windsor High School in Windsor, VA
• Description: July brings fireworks to Isle of Wight County! Bring everyone to watch the spectacular array of colors light up the night sky.
• Cost: Free admission

• Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 5:30-9:30pm
• Location: Constant's Wharf Park and Marina, 110 E. Constance Road, Suffolk, VA 23434
• Description: Enjoy the Stars and Stripes Spectacular, as the skies of Suffolk light up with the firework show over the Nansemond River at Constant's Wharf Park & Marina. The park will open at 5:30pm with entertainment, children's activities, local merchandise vendors and food choices available. The firework show will begin at 9 p.m., for the whole family to enjoy! Music will be provided by The Hotcakes.
• Cost: Free admission, $5 for kids area activities (ages 12 and under). There will be free shuttles from the First Baptist Church, Godwin Courts, and City Hall parking lots beginning at 5:15

VIRGINIA BEACH

• Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 4-10pm. Fireworks will be at 9:30pm.
• Location: Mount Trashmore Park, 310 Edwin Drive Virginia Beach, VA
• Description: Celebrate with your friends and family at our annual July 4th Celebration at Mount Trashmore Park! Live music. Children's activities from 4-8pm: Inflatables, face painting and yard games. Food Vendors will be: Cubania, Dino Ice, Funnel Cake Factory, Grace and Sarah, Keep It Poppin', MacBrand Foods, Make Me A Plate, Mediterranean Roots, Nadar's Food, Papa John's, Rita's Italian Ice, Skippy's Snoballs. 
• Cost: Free admission, limited parking for $10

YORKTOWN

Yorktown Fourth of July

• Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 8-10am and 7-9:15pm 
• Location: Yorktown Waterfront, Yorktown VA
• Description: 8k/5k and parade in the morning followed by the Sounds of Liberty bell ringing ceremony, a concert and Fireworks in the evening.
• Cost: Free