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Celebrate the Fourth in Central Virginia

Celebrate the Fourth in Central Virginia

C’ville Spectacular Fireworks Show  – 9PM on Carter Mountain (visible from vantage points around Central Virginia

Tonsler Park Celebration – begins at 6PM, music, food trucks, bounce houses and fireworks

Boars Head Independence Day Celebration – festivities start at 5PM, fireworks at 9PM

Scottsville Independence Day Parade and Celebration – Parade at 9AM, festivities in the afternoon and fireworks at dusk

Crozet Independence Day Celebration – 5PM parade down Crozet Ave, 6PM festivities begin at King Family Vineyard with fireworks at 9:30

Red, White and Blue in Greene – 4PM – 10PM with fireworks at 9:25

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