FRIDAY: Franklin County Rotary Club's Independence Day Celebration
Featuring music by The Kings and Ross Flora, food, children's activities and fireworks.

When: 5 p.m.

Where: Franklin County High School, 700 Tanyard Road, Rocky Mount

Cost: Free

Contact: visitfranklincountyva.org

TODAY >> JULY 9: Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fourth of July Carnival
A family-friendly carnival with live entertainment, games, food and rides. Fireworks on July 4 and 9.

When: 6:30 p.m. daily

Where: Buchanan Carnival Grounds, Lowe St., Buchanan

Cost: Free entry

Contact: 965-4553

SATURDAY >> TUESDAY: 15th Annual Balloon Rally and Fourth of July Celebration
Featuring piloted and tethered balloon rides, balloon glow, live music, food, crafts, children's activities, an antique car show and fireworks.

When: All day

Where: Virginia Military Institute Parade Ground, Lexington

Cost: Free entry

Contact: 463-1102

SATURDAY: Smith Mountain Lake Fireworks and Fire Company Fundraiser
Family-friendly activities, music, food and fireworks presented by the Saunders Volunteer Fire Co.

When: 3 p.m.

Where: Parkway Marina, Smith Mountain Lake

Cost: Admission, free; parking, $10

Contact: www.smlfireworks.org

SATURDAY: Clifton Forge Independence Day Celebration
Featuring a 5K race and walk, the Stars and Stripes parade and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. In the evening there will be entertainment, food, games and fireworks at the C&O Heritage Center.

When: 5K, 9 a.m.; parade, 11 a.m.; reading, 12:30 p.m.; Heritage Center activities, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Downtown Clifton Forge and the C&O Heritage Center

Cost: Free

Contact: 884-3563

SUNDAY: Key West Band and Fireworks Show
A concert and fireworks display.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Downtown Moneta

Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the gate, free for children 5 and under

Contact: 598-0317

MONDAY: Vinton Fourth of July Celebration
Featuring music by The Kings, a Civil War skirmish, children's activities, a flag ceremony, food, fireworks and more.

When: 6 to 10 p.m.

Where: Vinton War Memorial, 814 E. Washington Ave., Vinton

Cost: Free entry

Contact: 983-0613

JULY 4: Children's Bike Parade
Children are invited to decorate bicycles, scooters and wagons and have their faces painted at 10 a.m. before a ride down Main Street. Each child will receive a bag of decorations. Hot dogs, watermelon and lemonade will be provided at the finish line.

When: Decorating, 10 a.m.; parade lineup, 11 a.m.

Where: Rockbridge Regional Library, Main Street, Lexington

Cost: Free

Contact: 463-5375

JULY 4: Independence Day at Poplar Forest
Featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence, music, dancing, craft demonstrations, a show of comedy and courage by Otto the Sword-swallower, magic by Levram the Great and more.

When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest

Cost: Adults, $5; children under 16, free

Contact: 434-525-1806

JULY 4: 4th Annual Independence Day Celebration
Featuring a fireworks display, food, live music and more.

When: 5 to 10 p.m.

Where: Mariners Landing, 1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston

Contact: 297-4900

JULY 4: Mayor's Reading of the Declaration of Independence
A classic celebration of Independence Day.

When: 9:30 a.m.

Where: Veterans Memorial in the Square, Downtown Lexington

Cost: Free

Contact: 463-5375

JULY 4: Independence Day Celebration

Featuring live music by Bluestone and Shelby Jewell & the Bluegrass Kinsmen, children's games, pioneer demonstrations and a Colonial re-enactment.

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Crab Orchard Museum, 3663 Crab Orchard Road, Tazewell

Cost: Free

Contact: 276-988-6755

JULY 4: Bell Ringing
The Fort Lewis DAR presents a bell ringing. The 13 states and signers of the Declaration of Independence will also be called out.

When: 10:30 a.m.

Where: Salem Civic Center

Cost: Free

Contact: rhhadley@cox.net

JULY 4: Bedford Fourth of July Libertyfest Celebration
A family friendly event featuring live music by Stealing Home, food and fireworks.

When: 5 p.m.

Where: Centertown Bedford

Cost: Adults, $4; ages 12 and under, free

Contact: 586-2148

JULY 4: Radford July Fourth Celebration
Featuring live music, pony rides, a mechanical bull, games, food, crafts, fireworks and Jimmy Fortune.

When: Noon

Where: Bisset Park, Radford

Cost: Free

Contact: 731-3633

JULY 4: The Roanoke Times Music For Americans
Featuring music by Still Surfin', food and fireworks. Picnics, blankets, chairs and coolers are allowed. This event will also kick off The Roanoke Times' 125th anniversary celebration. Free anniversary doughnuts created by Blue Collar Joe's will be given away to 500 attendees.

When: 5 p.m.

Where: River's Edge, Wiley Drive, Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: 345-4030

JULY 4: Four on the Fourth
A 4-mile race to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia.

When: 8 a.m.

Where: Reserve Avenue through downtown Roanoke

Cost: $30 through July 3, $40 on race day

Contact: www.bgcswva.org

JULY 4: Salem Fair fireworks

After years without July 4 fireworks, the Salem Fair is bringing them back.

When: 9:30 p.m. Monday (or when it's dark enough)

Where: Salem Civic Center

Cost: Free

Note: Due to fire marshal's requirements, the display is expected to be smaller than years past. If it rains Monday, fireworks will be delayed until Tuesday.

Contact: http://salemfair.com/

JULY 4: July Fourth One Miler
Door prizes, post-race food for runners and art activities for children. Proceeds will benefit the Academy of Fine Arts Visual Arts Program.

When: 8 a.m.

Where: Seventh and Commerce streets, Lynchburg

Cost: $15

Contact: www.riversiderunners.com

JULY 4: Buchanan Fourth of July Parade
Marching bands, floats and marching units make their way down Main Street.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Downtown Buchanan

Cost: Free

Contact: 254-1212

JULY 4: A Remembrance of Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces Ceremony
A ceremony and open house will take place at the War Memorial.

When: Noon

Where: Pulaski County Old Courthouse, 52 W. Main St., Pulaski

Contact: 980-2561

JULY 4: July 4 Celebration

Parade, fireworks, Blacksburg Community Band, and more.

When: 2-10 p.m.

Where: Downtown Blacksburg

Contact: 961-1135