You are invited to this year’s Celebrate America!
June 28 | 5:00 pm | FREE!
Join us on Sunday, June 28, 2026, for a Thomas Road tradition! Invite your family and friends to our church campus at 5pm for Celebrate America—an exciting evening of live music celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation, featuring the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra, activities for the entire family, and of course, an awesome fireworks show to end the night.
Grab your lawn chairs or blankets and make plans to celebrate Independence Day with us! The event is free to attend, and local food truck vendors will be on site offering a wide variety of sweet treats and favorite dishes for purchase. Let’s Celebrate!
Special Musical Features!
Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra
Join us for a powerful celebration of America’s 250th birthday through an unforgettable night of music! Experience stirring patriotic classics, sweeping cinematic moments, and lively rhythms that capture the spirit, history, and heart of our nation.
Featuring talented local musicians and special guest performers, the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra will fill the stage with energy, excellence, and songs you know and love.
Charles Billingsley
For nearly 30 years, Charles has inspired audiences across the country with powerful music and heartfelt worship—from Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center to churches and conferences nationwide.
A former lead vocalist for GRAMMY®-nominated group NewSong, Charles has headlined more than 3,200 concerts, released 24 solo recordings, and earned seven #1 Inspirational radio hits.
Activities
Bull Riding | Rock Walls | Inflatables for Children | Obstacle Courses | Live Music from Local Artists | The Biggest Fireworks Show in Central Virginia
Vendors
Royal Creamery & Icery | Downtown Cairo | Tacos Los Amigos | Kona Ice of Lynchburg | Boonie (The Big Blue Ice Cream) | El Gordo's Kitchen | Candlelight Ministries | Mimi's Ice N Custard | Nothing Bundt Cakes | Standing for Freedom at LU | Taste of Bangkok | Speedy Pops Concession | Clarkboys Kettlecorn | Born United | Mangata Coffee | Super Kicks Karate | Domino's Pizza | Bruster's Real Ice Cream | Slow Smoke Bistro | Building Lives International | Paragon Tea Co. | Mediterranean Appetite | All American BBQ | Rincon Venezolano | Rookies | Arnold's Work Shop | Anna May's Soul Food | Hill City Popcycle | Trail Life USA | Oh Sweet Cotton Candy | Back Woods 3D | LU Flames Kids Club
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK!
We can't wait to Celebrate America with you and our community. We encourage you to invite your friends and family to join you for the festivities—let them know you're going by sharing this page, or our Facebook event, on your favorite social media platform!