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Red, White, and Lights 2023
July 4, 2023 at 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrate the Independence Day holiday with live music, food trucks, and a kids’ zone. The Richmond Symphony is headlining the show with a laser light show finale.* FREE Admission!
Event Information: [email protected]
*Please note: The finale is a laser-light show set to music. There are NO fireworks.
Helpful Links:
Event Schedule
4:00pm Gates open
- Kids Zone (4-8pm)
- Roving entertainment
- Food trucks
- Meadow Farm Buildings Open (Farmhouse, Kitchen, Parsons Center)
Stage Entertainment
- 4pm – Soul Expressions
- 5pm – Acoustic Blue Band
- 6pm – Soul Expressions
- 7:45pm – Henrico County Welcome & National Anthem
- 8pm – Richmond Symphony with No BS! Brass Band
- 9pm – Richmond Symphony
- 9:15pm – Laser Light Show with Richmond Symphony
Kids’ Zone
Bring the family over to the Kids’ Zone for an afternoon of fun! You might even see Jonathan the Juggler or Uncle Sam on Stilts. The Kids’ Zone is open from 4-8pm.
- Fun DJ with competitive challenge games
- Face painting and balloon twisting
- Balloon art display and interactive bubble art
Concessions
| MEAL VENDORS | |
| Boka Tako | Asian fusion tacos |
| Haute Dayum | Fancy hot dogs and grilled cheese |
| Jamaica Jamrock Kitchen | Jamaican cuisine, oxtail, curry goat |
| Jus Cukn | BBQ |
| Lady Sharon’s Soul Food | Soul Food – Chicken, Fish |
| Mobile Yum Yum | Caribbean – Jerk Chicken, Curry |
| Papa John’s | Pizza |
| Sandston Smokehouse | Local BBQ |
| Virginia Vendor Food Services | American Festival Faire |
| DESSERT/REFRESHMENT VENDORS | |
| American Fruity Smoothie | Smoothies, Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreo |
| Bruster’s | Ice Cream |
| Elite Treats & Eats | Ice Cream Truck |
| Pop’s Kettle Corn | Kettle Corn |
| SNO Fields | Shaved Ice |
| Sno Yummy | Shaved Ice |
What To Bring
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Ok!
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NOT Ok!
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| Outside Food/Drink | Alcohol |
| Blankets/Chairs | Grills/Tailgating |
| Umbrellas* | Canopies |
| Comfortable Shoes | Drones |
| Dogs on a Leash** |
*Umbrellas must be held, or attached to a chair (cannot be staked into the ground). They cannot obstruct anyone’s view.
**Dogs on a leash are allowed at the event. Please note that there will be large crowds and lots of noise.
Public Health Reminder: Bring plenty of water and sunscreen! The CDC recommends sunscreen regardless of age or skin tone.
Accessibility & ASL Interpreters
Accessible parking spaces will be available to those with a disabled license plate or placard. Spots are limited and guests will need to walk a short distance to the main event area. Accessible restrooms will be available.
We are also pleased to offer ASL interpretation at Red, White & Lights! Look for a designated seating area near the stage.
