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Fireworks on the James this Wednesday

Come out Wednesday evening to see “the state’s largest fireworks show”:

RVA Fireworks on the James is a FREE “Patriotic Family Fun” event that will feature performances by SPARC (School of Performing Arts in the Richmond Community), the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Richmond Ballet’s “Minds in Motion.” Food Vendors will be on Brown’s Island and the public is invited to bring a picnic (alcohol and pets not permitted) and a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy music simulcast on WRIR-FM, 97.3 during the evening and see the state’s largest fireworks show, a World Class program designed and fired by the Gruccis of New York, the “Top Name in Fireworks Entertainment in the World.” Grucci fireworks is family owned, headquartered on Long Island, New York, with production and distribution facilities in Radford, Virginia.

The Grucci show will be designed for 360-degree views. In addition to Brown’s Island, excellent viewing sites will be available in surrounding areas such as Oregon Hill, Manchester, and Chimborazo Park.

JULY 3, 2013

Brown’s Island in Downtown Richmond
Entertainment begins at approximately 7:30 PM
Fireworks to begin at approximately 9:15 PM

In case of rain, the event will take place on Friday, July 5th.

10 comments

Alex 07/01/2013 at 11:23 AM

Will Libbie Hill have a good viewing area also? It seems like it should if Chimbo does but I wasn’t sure if the fact it wasn’t listed was because there was some reason it wouldn’t?

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AmyN-B 07/01/2013 at 11:45 AM

Can someone remind me if Libby Hill or Chimborazo is the better vantage point for Brown’s Island fireworks watching? I thought that Chimborazo was better for Rocket’s fireworks and that Libby Hill was better for Brown’s Island (last two years), but my husband disagrees and thinks that Chimborazo is better for both.

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Trish 07/01/2013 at 5:45 PM

Libby Hill has the best view of these fireworks by far, everything’s right in front of you.

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Mario Brandon 07/02/2013 at 1:06 AM

will be a blast from where i will see them

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Alex 07/03/2013 at 4:47 PM

Anybody know if this is still on or where we look for updates?

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RubyB 07/03/2013 at 7:02 PM Reply

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