June 8, 2020: The Town of Blacksburg and the Town of Christiansburg are each holding fireworks displays on Saturday, July 4, but have cancelled other annual Fourth of July celebrations due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) precautions.

Fireworks provide an opportunity for residents to celebrate the Fourth of July while still maintaining healthy practices. Both localities encourage residents to enjoy the displays with their families and with proper social distancing. Most importantly, individuals are asked to stay home if sick.

The Town of Blacksburg’s fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. from the Old Blacksburg High School property on Patrick Henry Drive. We encourage those who can watch the fireworks from their residences to do so. Fireworks can also be viewed from the Food Lion shopping plaza on the corner of Patrick Henry Dr. and N. Main St. In case of rain, fireworks will not be rescheduled. Blacksburg’s annual parade and music festivities are cancelled.

The Town of Christiansburg’s fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. from a property off Peppers Ferry Road. We encourage those who can see the fireworks from their residences to stay home. The fireworks will be visible from the New River Valley Mall and Walmart parking lots, and residents who travel to these locations to view the show are encouraged to stay in or near their vehicles. The Town of Christiansburg’s annual downtown festival is cancelled.

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For more information:

Melissa Demmitt
Public Relations Director
Town of Christiansburg
540-382-6128
mdemmitt@christiansburg.org

Heather Browning
Community Relations Manager
Town of Blacksburg
540-443-1091