Name: July 4 Stars & Stripes Celebration
Start: 2026-07-04T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-04T23:00:00-04:00
Location: 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks

Saturday, July 4 | 7:30 p.m.
17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks
FREE and open to the public

Head to the Virginia Beach oceanfront for a “star-spangled” salute to America this July 4! Live concerts in 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks culminate in a spectacular oceanfront fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.

Entertainment Schedule

17th Street Park:
7:30pm-10:45pm, Chester B’s Tribute to Motown featuring the music of The Temps, Tops, Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson

24th Street Park:
7:30pm-9:30pm, The Tidewater Winds Concert Band Presenting “Racing the Night” (an original new historical theatrical production) and a selection of patriotic, motion picture, and Americana tunes

31st Street Park
7:30pm-9:30pm, 100^th Army Band from Ft. Knox, KY

The 100th Army Band, affectionately known as the “Band of the Century,” is stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, under the 81st Readiness Division. The band consists of eight distinct ensembles, including the Concert Band, Rock Band, Jazz Band, Brass Quintet, and Woodwind Quintet, and performs for high profile community and military events. With several performances each month, the band passionately shares its dedication for military service and music with thousands of people each year.

FIREWORKS AT 9:30pm, shot from a barge at 24th Street and viewed from anywhere along the oceanfront

Know Before You Go

ALLOWED:

Beach chairs
Beach blankets
Small cooler
Outside food & drink
Strollers

NOT ALLOWED:

Glass Containers
Bicycles, Pets (except certified service animals)
professional camera/video equipment
Umbrellas

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July 4 Stars & Stripes Celebration

17th Street Park:
7:30pm-10:45pm, Chester B’s Tribute to Motown featuring the music of The Temps, Tops, Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson

24th Street Park:
7:30pm-9:30pm, The Tidewater Winds Concert Band Presenting “Racing the Night” (an original new historical theatrical production) and a selection of patriotic, motion picture, and Americana tunes

31st Street Park
7:30pm-9:30pm, 100^th Army Band from Ft. Knox, KY

FIREWORKS AT 9:30pm, shot from a barge at 24th Street and viewed from anywhere along the oceanfront

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17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks

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July 4 Stars & Stripes Celebration

17th Street Park: 7:30pm-10:45pm, Chester B’s Tribute to Motown featuring the music of The Temps, Tops, Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson

24th Street Park: 7:30pm-9:30pm, The Tidewater Winds Concert Band Presenting “Racing the Night” (an original new historical theatrical production) and a selection of patriotic, motion picture, and Americana tunes

31st Street Park 7:30pm-9:30pm, 100th Army Band from Ft. Knox, KY

FIREWORKS AT 9:30pm, shot from a barge at 24th Street and viewed from anywhere along the oceanfront

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17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks

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17th Street Park:
7:30pm-10:45pm, Chester B’s Tribute to Motown featuring the music of The Temps, Tops, Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson

24th Street Park:
7:30pm-9:30pm, The Tidewater Winds Concert Band Presenting “Racing the Night” (an original new historical theatrical production) and a selection of patriotic, motion picture, and Americana tunes

31st Street Park
7:30pm-9:30pm, 100^th Army Band from Ft. Knox, KY