Pittsylvania County's 250th Independence Day Fireworks

Pittsylvania County, along with the towns of Chatham, Gretna and Hurt, will host a July 4 festival celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

The event will take place July 4 in Downtown Chatham and at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex.

A parade on Main Street in Chatham is scheduled to begin at 11 AM

An opening ceremony is scheduled for 1 PM

Fireworks are scheduled at approximately 9 PM

Schedule:

9:00 AM – Field of Honor

11:00 AM – Parade in Downtown Chatham to kick things off

12:00 PM – Event Opens to the Public at ODAC

1:00 PM – Welcome Kickoff

1:15 PM – Speeches by Public Figures

1:30 PM – Main Address

1:45 PM – DJ & Announcements

2:00 PM – Phase II Band (Jazz, Contemporary)

4:00 PM – DJ & Announcements

4:15 PM – Starlett & The Bluegrass Knights (Bluegrass)

6:15 PM – DJ & Announcements

6:45 PM – Matt Boswell and the Hillbilly Blue Band (Patriotic, Contemporary)

7:45 PM – DJ & Announcements

8:00 PM – Matt Boswell and the Hillbilly Blue Band continues

9:00 PM (Approx.) – Fireworks Show

10:00 PM – DJ & Announcements

10:15 PM – Event Closes

Organizers announced live music performances by Phase II Band, Starlett & The Bluegrass Knights and Matt Boswell & The Hillbilly Blues Band.

Additional activities planned include inflatables, a parade, train rides, a Field of Honor display, a rock-climbing wall, community vendors, bingo, food trucks and fireworks.

A parade on Main Street in Chatham is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.