A Celebration of Patriotism

           

WE NEED YOU!
Volunteers are
an essential part of
the Culpeper 4th of July Celebration.  If you are interested in helping to plan the 2013 Celebration, please contact the Culpeper Festival Committee.
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Join us for a great day of celebration and patriotism in and around downtown Culpeper on Thursday, July 4, 2013. The Independence Day Celebration is a safe, fun, and affordable event that represents not only our heritage, but also a strong sense of community spirit. The day's events will include a 5K race, Dog Walk, youth sporting events, patriotic speeches, a festive parade, CRI's 4th of July Car & Bike Show, food and craft vendors, the Culpeper Olympic games for children and adults, a band... and of course FIREWORKS that will delight everyone!   Click here for a You Tube video provided by the Culpeper Department of Tourism!  

Invite your friends and family members for this very popular event in Culpeper. Last year it was estimated that nearly 10,000 people attended our celebrations. Make sure you will be one of them again this year. Check out this year's Schedule of Events to see what the 2013 celebration will have in store!

(All events will be held rain or shine on Thursday, July 4th at Yowell Meadow Park.)  In the event of extreme storms with lighting, the date (for the fireworks only) will be Friday, July 5, 2013 at 9:15 pm.



 
FREEDOM 5K RACE
Join us for the annual July 4th Freedom 5K Race. Here you will find all necessary information to register for a fun start of a day filled with celebrations and activities!
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INDOGPENDENCE DAY WALK

For the second year, there will be a Dog Walk, sponsored by the Culpeper Run Club.  This dog walk will begin and end at the Mulberry Court Parking Lot.  Visit the Schedule of Events for more info and the flyer!

 


 
CAR & BIKE SHOW
Custom, classic, hot rod, truck, motorcycle, under construction, antique ... You have one of these? Then sign up, and join the Car & Bike Show as well as the Main Street Parade.
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PATROTIC PRESENTATION

The Sons of the American Revolution will help us all celebrate this great day, at their presentation at the Courthouse at noon, with the reading of the “Declaration of Independence”, and  music by the Blue Ridge Chorale.

 


 
MAIN STREET PARADE
The Main Street Parade has become a traditional favorite. Get your friends, family or club together and sign up.
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FAMILY AMUSEMENT
Culpeper's 4th of July Celebration is fun for the whole family.  The day is full of ways to spend with your family, so bring everyone and have a wonderful day in Culpeper! See the Schedule of Events
 

 
DINNER AND MUSIC IN THE PARK
Dinner in the park is all about family entertainment, and "Cashless Society" will entertain us all; and don't forget the food and craft vendors. Come to Yowell Meadow Park after the parade and stay all the way for the fireworks! See the Schedule of Events.
 

 
FIREWORKS
A day of celebrations would not be complete fireworks - it is without a doubt the best fireworks display around the area!!! The fireworks will be held on July 4th at Yowell Meadow Park!
See the Schedule of Events.
 
   FOR SAFETY REASONS:

   Please be aware of others, and do not bring your dog(s) to      the park during the 4th of July events.
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