Fourth in Fredericksburg

Expect temporary rolling street closures from 6 AM to 10 AM for the race.
The run will take place on Caroline Street, down to the Heritage Trail, to the Canal Path, to Washington Avenue to Mary Ball Street, to Kenmore Ave, to Wolfe Street, to Prince Edward Street to Charlotte Street, and finishing at the site of the Visitor Center at 706 Caroline Street.

See the Fallen Heroes 5k event info here. 

Beginning at 2:00 AM on Thursday, July 4, 2024, the following streets will be closed for the Festival in the Streets and Arts and Crafts Show:
Sophia Street – 500 to 800 block (from Wolfe Street to George Street)
Hanover Street – 100 block (from Sophia Street to Caroline Street)
Charlotte Street – 100 block (from Sophia Street to Hanover Street)

There will be signs in place to indicate the restrictions and vehicles will be towed at the owners’ expense early Thursday morning that have not been removed from the closed streets.
Streets will reopen at 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

The parking lot at Riverfront Park will also be closed to public parking for the festivities at Riverfront Park.

FREE Trolley Shuttle
10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Shuttles will run between:
Eagles Lodge – 21 Cool Springs Road | Parking available onsite.
Ferry Farm – 268 Kings Highway | Handicap Parking only onsite.
Patawomeck Museum & Cultural Center – 638 Kings Away | Parking available onsite.
Downtown – 706 Caroline Street (Across from the Visitor Center)

Firework viewing at Sunset at Old Mill Park

• The gates will open at 7 AM on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
• The park entrance will be shut down to vehicle traffic upon reaching capacity. Please note that once the park reaches capacity, the park gates will be closed to vehicles. Park visitors who have paid to enter will be free to leave and return the same day without paying, however there is no guarantee that there will be parking available and spaces will not be saved.
• No fireworks of any kind will be permitted by attendees inside the park. This will be strictly enforced. Possession of fireworks within the park will be cause for criminal prosecution and removal from the park.
• Parking in and around the park will be restricted, with portions of Riverside Drive and Caroline Street being signed as ‘no parking’; obey all posted signs and other parking barriers. Failure to obey posted ‘no parking’ signs will result in being ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.
• Non-resident park entrance fee is $10 per vehicle or $5 per person for walk-ins. Fees do not apply to residents of the City of Fredericksburg (22401) or Stafford County. Please be prepared  to show proof of home address. Only credit card payment accepted.
• Walk-in visitors, please follow signs to the walk–in entrance.

Fireworks at 9 PM at the Virginia Credit Union Stadium

• Fireworks can be viewed from the stadium and Fredericksburg Convention Center parking lots.
• Parking is first come first serve. All parking lots will open at 10 AM on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Parking will be charged by the spot, not per vehicle. It will be $10/spot. Limited early bird VIP parking is available for $6/spot, while supplies last. Don’t delay and reserve your spot NOW here.
• Pedestrians are not permitted in the roadways surrounding the Stadium. All pedestrians should remain off of sidewalks and active roadways. This includes Carl D. Silver and the traffic circle in front of the Stadium.
• Do not improperly stop or park vehicles on the roadways around the Stadium. Vehicles causing traffic hazards will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.