{"id":23255,"date":"2026-02-12T08:03:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T13:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitabingdonvirginia.com\/stagingprop\/?p=23255"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:55:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T21:55:55","slug":"independence-day-in-abingdon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitabingdonvirginia.com\/stagingprop\/blog\/independence-day-in-abingdon\/","title":{"rendered":"Independence Day in Abingdon"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23255\" class=\"elementor elementor-23255\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19440bf7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"19440bf7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-486141f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"486141f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/ta8\/2\/16\/1f386.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf86\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>\u00a0July 4th Bash \u2013 Saturday, July 4, 2026\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t29\/2\/16\/1f387.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf87\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Hey there, neighbors! Ready to celebrate Independence Day with a bang? We&#8217;ve got a lineup that&#8217;s sure to make your holiday unforgettable! <strong>Come out to the <a href=\"https:\/\/visitabingdonvirginia.com\/stagingprop\/blog\/the-meadows-sports-complex\/\">Meadows Sports Complex<\/a> in Abingdon for an evening of fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Fireworks return to Veterans Memorial Park!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>6:00 PM &#8211; Bike Parade staging at the Meadows<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>6:30 PM \u2013 Bike Parade Grab your bikes and join us for a short, spirited ride down The Virginia Creeper Trail led by the lively beats of Drum &amp; Fife. Decorate your wheels and show off your patriotic flair!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>6:00 PM \u2013 Carnival Games &amp; Activities Stick around for some classic fun:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Dunking Booth \u2013 take a shot at soaking your favorite local &#8220;celebrities&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Ring Toss &amp; Three-Legged Race \u2013 friendly competition for all ages<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Foam Pit &amp; Potato Sack Race \u2013 because who doesn&#8217;t love a little messy fun?<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>7:00 PM \u2013 Watermelon Eating Contest Think you can devour watermelon faster than the rest? Step up and prove it!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>6:00 PM \u2013 Uncle Sam on Stilts Keep an eye out for the towering Uncle Sam roaming the festivities \u2013 a perfect photo op!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>7:30 PM \u2013 9:30 PM \u2013 Live Music As the sun sets, enjoy live tunes. Bring a blanket, kick back, and soak in the sounds.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>9:30 PM \u2013 Patriotic Performance A heartfelt tribute to our nation \u2013 come together and feel the pride.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>9:30 PM \u2013 Fireworks Display Cap off the evening with a dazzling fireworks show that&#8217;ll light up the night sky.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Bring your family, friends, and festive spirit. Let&#8217;s make this July 4th a day to remember!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0July 4th Bash \u2013 Saturday, July 4, 2026\u00a0 Hey there, neighbors! Ready to celebrate Independence Day with a bang? We&#8217;ve got a lineup that&#8217;s sure to make your holiday unforgettable! Come out to the Meadows Sports Complex in Abingdon for an evening of fun! 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