Fireworks skyrocketed over The Diamond on Saturday as the Richmond Flying Squirrels honored a veteran from each service area. It featured Coast Guard veteran Lance Dodd (from left), his wife Greer and Amanda Johnston.
A year ago there was a fireworks display for the squirrel home opening. With baseball on hold, The Diamond will be quiet on Thursday if the home opener has been played.
ABOVE: Regular fireworks shows have been part of the Richmond Flying Squirrels promotional calendar since the team arrived at the Diamond for the 2010 season. ABOVE: A rat found food in the visiting team’s bull pen at the Diamond in 2000 when the Rochester Red Wings played against the Richmond Braves.
A large crowd watched the fireworks display at the Dogwood Dell.
Fireworks over Richmond from Dogwood Dell on July 4th, 2013. On the right is the carillon
Fireworks finals at the Dogwood Dell
Fireworks over Richmond from Dogwood Dell on July 4th, 2013. On the right is the carillon
From left, Jasavian Smith, 10; Xariah Montano, 5; Louvenia-Montano; and Ricardo Montano waited Thursday for the squirrel baseball game and the fireworks at the Diamond. Richmond International Airport recorded 2.05 inches of rain.
Henrico County’s Red-White-and-Lights Celebration features the Richmond Symphony, fireworks, and more on July 4th.
Red, White and Lights (2016).
Red, White and Lights (2016).
The Diamond held its fireworks display last year. Todd “Parney” Parnell of the Flying Squirrels said the club is excited to televise this year’s event.
Fireworks follow Thursday’s baseball game at The Diamond.
On July 4, 2019, fireworks rose into the sky at The Diamond. Many celebrations return to familiar places this year.
Red, White and Lights (2016).
Red, White and Lights (2016).
Fireworks will be held at Dogwood Dell on Sunday evening.
This week’s top five picks are all about July 4th on Sunday. Get ready for some good old-fashioned red, white, and blue festivities and fireworks in the skies all over town.
City of Richmond fireworks on Dogwood Dell Sunday
The fireworks are returning to Dogwood Dell after being canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The free event, organized by the city, draws a huge crowd every year, but this time there won’t be any entertainment or celebrations before the fireworks. Additionally, visitors are not allowed to sit in the Dogwood Dell amphitheater, as the city will be shooting larger clams this year. Instead, the public is invited to view the fireworks from the Shields and Swan Lakes area, Fountain Lake and the area in front of the Carillon. The fireworks are expected to begin around 9:15 p.m. (804) 646-5733
Fireworks will light up the skies around The Diamond after the Richmond Flying Squirrels take on the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Get your tickets early; these games are often sold out. Both games start at 6:05 pm; Fireworks will follow. The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. 8 to 12 dollars. SquirrelBaseball.com or (804) 359-3866
Red, white and lights in Henrico Sunday
Red, White and Lights returns to Henrico County with a family-friendly festival followed by a Richmond Symphony concert and a laser light show finale. The event includes music, food trucks, and roving entertainment from Jonathan Austin, Miss Sheri the Clown, and Uncle Sam on Stilts. Deck chairs or blankets are welcome. Free. 4pm to 10pm at the Meadow Farm Museum in Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Henrico.us/Calendar/Red-White-and-Lights-2021 or (804) 501-7275