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Hampton Roads 4th of July events guide | 2022

Adrianna Lawrence

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Fourth of July is coming up and localities across Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina are ready to celebrate with various events and firework shows!

Here is an event guide to help you find something fun to do near you…


Chesapeake

Celebrate Freedom – The City of Chesapeake will hold its annual event featuring the U.S. Fleet Forces Band, with roaming entertainment and food vendors. A fireworks show will be held after the concert. The event is free to the public, but on-site parking is $5.

Elizabeth City, NC

Independence Day First Friday ArtWalk – Every month, Elizabeth City celebrates local artwork and they will have a special ArtWalk for the Fourth of July. Artist demos, live music, food trucks, fireworks and activities for children will be included.

The event will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 1, with fireworks set off at 9 p.m. from Waterfront Park.

Hampton

Star-Spangled Makers Market – Peninsula Markets and Sly Clyde Ciderworks are partnering for the Makers Market in Hampton. The event will feature 30+ handmade vendors, food trucks and live music.

The event will begin at 12 p.m. and end at 5 p.m.

Isle of Wight

Independence Day Celebration – Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation will celebrate with food vendors, live music, and fireworks.

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Freedom 5K – The race will include a 5K and a 1/4 mile Fun Run. The race will begin and end at Kill Devil Hills Town Hall in front of the Town Hall Memorial.

Register for the 5K here.

Fourth of July Fireworks Show – 10 on your side will add details about this event as soon as they are released.

Manteo, NC

Fourth of July Celebration – The Town of Manteo will celebrate downtown with activities for all ages. The event will include kids games and activities, contests, free live music and food.

The event will end with colorful fireworks after dark.

Nags Head, NC

Fireworks Spectacular – The Town of Nags Head and Nags Head Fishing Pier will be hosting their annual Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular on the Fourth of July. The show begins at 9:25 p.m. and will last for about 25 minutes. If needed, a rain date has been set for Tuesday, July 5.

Newport News

Stars in the Sky – The City of Newport News will celebrate Independence Day with free children’s inflatables, strolling entertainment, various vendors, and a performance by Tomcats Dixieland Band.

Fireworks will be presented at 9 p.m. by international award-winning fireworks company Pyrotecnico.

The event and parking is free.

Norfolk

In the video above, Chopper 10 flies over beachgoers at Ocean View in Norfolk kicking off the holiday weekend.

4th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks – Celebrate Festevents and Norfolk’s 39th annual American event with hotdogs, hamburgers, barbecue and live music from military brass bands.

The event opens at 5 p.m. on the Fourth of July and the fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public.

July 4th Fireworks Cruise – American Rover Sailing Cruises invites guests for a special Fourth of July cruise with views of the Inner Harbor, fireworks and live music from an acoustic guitarist.

The ship will sail from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Fourth of July Celebration in South Norfolk – Patriotic celebrations are returning to the South Norfolk community. The 28th annual parade and 42nd annual picnic in Lakeside Park are the cornerstones of the day’s events.

Portsmouth

103rd Annual 4th of July Patriotic Fest – The Cradock Civic League will celebrate their annual patriotic salute with a parade, speaker USCG Commander James Cullen, various performances, cornhole, food trucks and more.

Fireworks Cruise – The Carrie B Showboat will show off views of fireworks.

The cruise will depart at 7 p.m.

Shaggin’ 4th of July Celebration – The Breadwine & Blooze Band will play some shag stepping beach music. Tidewater Concert Band will follow after with patriotic music and fireworks.

Suffolk

Star & Stripes Spectacular – The annual event returns for another year of fireworks, entertainment, children’s activities and food vendors.

A shuttle will be available due to no on-site parking. The shuttle parking will begin from the following sites:

The last shuttle will run at 8:20 p.m. to get guests to the site before the fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Shuttles will resume after the fireworks have concluded.

Virginia Beach

Mount Trashmore 4th of July Celebration – The City of Virginia Beach will hold its annual Fourth of July celebration at Mount Trashmore with live music returning this year!

Food and drinks are available for purchase.

Admission is free while limited on-site parking is $10.

Stars and Stripes Celebration at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront – The “Star Spangled” salute is coming back for another year with multiple live performances, fireworks and fun.

All performances are free and open to the public.

38th Annual Independence Day 5K – The race includes a 5K, 1/4 mile Tot Trot and a virtual 5K. The race supports the YMCA Annual Giving Campaign to provide financial help towards camps, swim lessons, etc.

Register for the 5K here.

Williamsburg

Lights of Freedom at Colonial Williamsburg – The City of Williamsburg will hold a four-day long event that includes music, history, auctions, museum visits and more.

The musical performances are partnered with the CW American Music Concert series and are free and open to the public.

The event will end with a 20-minute fireworks show.

Yorktown

Independence Day Celebrations – Yorktown will host various events for 4th of July including an 8K, parade and fireworks.

The events start at 8 a.m. and last until about 10 p.m.

If you know of additional Fourth of July events open to the public in the Hampton Roads area for 2022 to add to this post, please email us at this link with all the details.