2026 Town of Blacksburg 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
Venue: Blacksburg Municipal Park (Caboose Park), Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Blacksburg Community Band, Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Ridge Vocal Connection, Root Down, Town of Blacksburg
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Miscellaneous, Family Friendly
Cost: Free

Description:
Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Department and the Town of Blacksburg present the 2026 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at the Blacksburg Municipal Park starting at 6:00 PM.

Schedule:
• 6:00-7:00 PM: Blacksburg Community Band and Blue Ridge Vocal Connection in Concert
• 7:30-9:30 PM: Root Down in Concert
• 9:30 PM: Fireworks Show begins

Enjoy live music with a handful of food vendors before everyone's favorite annual Fireworks Show starting at 9:30 PM.

Root Down is a jazz band based in Blacksburg, VA that often diverges into funk, blues, soul featuring talented local musicians including Justin Craig.

Known for their soulful grooves, tight interplay, and fresh takes on jazz standards, this dynamic local trio brings an inviting, laid-back energy. Whether you're a longtime jazz lover or just looking for the perfect midweek vibe, Root Down Trio sets the tone with smooth melodies, deep rhythms, and plenty of improvisational flair.

Link: https://www.instagram.com/root_down_music/

The Blacksburg Community Band, Inc. is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization formed in 1989 under the auspices of the Department of Parks and Recreation in the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia.

The band has musicians from all corners of the New River Valley and surrounding areas with diverse experiences and backgrounds. They play a wide variety of concert band music including marches, show tunes, light symphonic music, popular tunes, old favorites, and novelty music. The band performs an average of 20 concerts each year throughout the New River Valley. The band was incorporated in Virginia as a non-profit corporation in 2007.

Links:

• http://www.blacksburgcommunityband.org
• https://www.facebook.com/BlacksburgCommunityBand
• https://twitter.com/BburgCommBand

Blue Ridge Vocal Connection is based in the New River Valley region of Virginia. The group sings together because they appreciate the joy and art of choral singing. They purpose to perpetuate the love of singing together and fellowship in our community by performing concerts that inspire and entertain.

Links:

• https://blueridgevocalconnection.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/Blue-Ridge-Vocal-Connection-155398613305995

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Bring your chairs, blankets, picnics and enjoy the July 4th festivities.

Before the Celebration and Fireworks, the 2026 Town of Blacksburg 4th of July Parade will be held on Main Street starting at 2:00 PM. For more information, visit: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=927259.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://www.blacksburg.gov/home/showpublishedimage/6224/639100465247400000.

For more information, visit: https://www.blacksburg.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/68534/2524?curm=7&cury=2026 or https://www.facebook.com/BlacksburgParksandRecreation or call 540-443-1100.

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