Maps
Rules and Regulations
Acceptable
- chairs
- blankets
Unacceptable
- alcoholic beverages
- fireworks
- pets
- tents
- grills
- large umbrellas
More information
- For more details, call the Music For Americans hotline at 540-345-4030.
What?
Music for Americans is Roanoke's largest July 4th celebration, complete with live music, food, and fireworks.
Where?
River's Edge Sports Complex
When?
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
5 p.m.
Gates open with picnics, vendors, and a pre-show family fun zone.
8 p.m.
The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra with guest musicians will play a variety of dance music from throughout the years.
9:30 p.m.
Fireworks.
How much?
Admission is free!
Shuttle Bus Service
Bus service begins at 5 p.m. and runs continuously until all patrons have been returned to their original locations.
Shuttle pick-up and drop-off locations are:
- Downtown parking garage at Williamson and Franklin Roads
- The lot at Virginia Western Community College on Colonial Avenue
For the handicapped
- All shuttles are handicapped accessible.
- Parking for handicapped patrons only is available on the street-level floor of the downtown parking garage at Williamson and Franklin roads. Guests needing assistance should park at this location, and then board a shuttle bus, which is handicapped accessible, and be transported to River's Edge. If they park in this downtown garage, they will be dropped off directly on the field.
- At the end of the fireworks display, handicapped guests will be given priority when boarding the shuttle buses to return to the Williamson Road garage. There will be an announcement during the event, and all guests will be asked to allow handicapped patrons to board the buses first.
Parking Information
- There is no on-site parking available.
- Shuttles are available (see above).
Food/Drinks
- Plenty of traditional and ethnic foods will be available for purchase.
