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4th of July Events for 2021

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Saturday, JULY 3rd

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. MUSIC IN THE PARK:  The VGCA events team will provide family friendly DJ services.  Bring you own dinner/snack and come on out and enjoy a fun filled evening with your family and cheer on our biathlon contestants.

6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. JUNIOR BIATHALON AND BIATHLON: A spirited race around VG with your family and friends.  The Junior Biathlon consists of a 50m swim and a ¼ mile run around the park for children 8yrs and under. The Biathlon consists of a 250m swim and a 1.1 mile run for all ages and skill levels.  Either go it alone or team up with someone.  Signup online here:  2021 Junior VGCA 4th of July Biathlon or VGCA 4th of July Biathlon

Sunday, JULY 4th

9:00 a.m. DECORATE THE PARK: Come on out and help dress up the park for the day’s activities. Set up tables and attach festive decorations. Claim your spot on the grounds! A great way to get into the spirit and help make the park look right for the occasion.

10:00 a.m. UNCLE SAM’S BIKE PARADE: Fun for all!! Decorate your bikes and yourselves in your most patriotic colors and join in as we parade around the Green. The parade will be led by OUR local fire department, workload permitting.  Neighbors, rest on your porch and cheer us on as we pass by.  Participants gather at the clubhouse at 9:50 a.m.

10:45 a.m. NATIONAL ANTHEM: We will honor America and our flag with the playing of the National Anthem.

12:00 p.m. PICNIC IN THE PARK: Bring your favorite foods and enjoy a picnic with your neighbors while listening to music!

12:00 p.m. POOL IS OPEN FOR VGCA REC MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS ONLY:  We will have some pool games around 1pm.  It’s never to late to support our neighborhood and become a pool member at https://vgnn.org/join.

8:00 p.m. MOVIE IN THE PARK: We will present a family move to bring the 4th of July to a close. Bring your own chair and VGCA will provide the popcorn.

2021 VGCA Junior 4th of July Biathlon

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First annual Junior Village Green 4th of July Biathlon. Kids 8 and under are encouraged to participate in the Junior Village Green 4th of July Biathlon. See below for additional details and to sign up. Parents…come out and help make this a great event for your kids and get the 4th of July celebration started early!
  • When: 6:00pm on July 3rd (arrive no later than 5:45pm)
  • Where: Pool and Village Green Park
  • Who: VGCA Rec/Pool members and their guests that are 8 years and under
  • What: Starts with a 50m swim (down and back) and finishes with a 1/4 mile run around the park.
  • There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals.
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2021 VGCA 4th of July Biathlon

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The annual Village Green 4th of July Biathlon. Parents challenge your kids. Kids challenge your parents and friends. Everyone come out and help make this a great event and let’s kick off the 4th of July celebration early! See below to sign up.
  • When: 630pm on July 3rd (arrive no later than 6:15pm)
  • Where: Pool and Village Green Park
  • Who: VGCA Rec/Pool members and their guests — individuals can race or a team can be race.
  • What: Starts with a 250m swim (10 lengths of the pool) and finishes with a 1.1 mile run around Village Green Parkway.
  • There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for individuals as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for team entrees.
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July 3rd and July 4th pool activities

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We will be having the junior biathlon and the regular biathlon again this year on Saturday, July 3rd.  This event will only be open to VGCA Recreation/Pool members and their guests.  Signups and additional information to come soon.

Similarly to the biathlon events, the pool will be open on July 4th to VGCA Recreation/Pool members and their guests only.  It is not too late to become a VGCA Recreation/Pool member…please visit https://vgnn.org/join to sign up and support our wonderful pool!

Thank you.

4th of July

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Saturday, JULY 4th

9:00 a.m. DECORATE THE PARK: Come on out and help dress up the park for the day’s activities. Set up tables and attach festive decorations. Claim your spot on the grounds! A great way to get into the spirit and help make the park look right for the occasion.

10:00 a.m. UNCLE SAM’S BIKE PARADE: Fun for all!! Decorate your bikes and yourselves in your most patriotic colors and join in as we parade around the Green. The parade will be led by OUR local fire department, workload permitting.  Neighbors, rest on your porch and cheer us on as we pass by.  Participants gather at the clubhouse at 9:50 a.m.

10:45 a.m. NATIONAL ANTHEM: We will honor America and our flag with the playing of the National Anthem.

12:00 p.m. PICNIC IN THE PARK: Bring your favorite foods and enjoy a picnic with your neighbors!

1:00 p.m. POOL IS OPEN FOR VGCA REC MEMBERS ONLY: Due to Phase 3 restrictions and limited number of lifeguards, we will only allow VGCA REC Members to use the pool this July 4th. It’s never to late to support our neighborhood and become a pool member at https://vgnn.org/join.

8:00 p.m. MOVIE IN THE PARK: We will present a family movie (Frozen 2) in the park to bring the 4th of July to a close. Bring your own chair and popcorn. VGCA will provide a frozen treat.

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This 4th of July, the City of Newport News invites residents to “celebrate together, at home,” with festive at home celebrations, interactive activities, and special “Light up the City” illuminations for our Nation’s birthday. These activities will replace our usual 4th of July Stars in the Sky event and fireworks celebration this year.

Click here for additional info…https://www.nnva.gov/2579/4th-of-July-2020

July 3rd activities

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We are still looking for more biathlon contestants as well as volunteers to assist…you can sign up below:

5-8pm — DJ in the Park: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the shaded canopy of VGCA Park while listening to music and getting active with the DJ. Also cheer on our contestants for the biathlons — the kids love the support.

5:45pm — Junior Biathlon athletes arrive.

6:15pm — Biathlon athletes arrive.

4th of July Events

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FRIDAY, JULY 3rd

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. DJ IN THE PARK: VGCA has brought back Anthony Lee Wood Entertainment to kick off the July 4th weekend. He will provide family friendly DJ services as well as help MC our 4th of July Biathlons (junior and regular). Bring you own dinner/snack and come on out and enjoy a fun filled evening with your family and route on our biathlon contestants.

6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. JUNIOR BIATHALON AND BIATHLON: A spirited race around VG with your family and friends.  The Junior Biathlon consists of a 50m swim and a ¼ mile run around the park for children 8yrs and under. The Biathlon consists of a 250m swim and a 1.1 mile run for all ages and skill levels.  Either go it alone or team up with someone.

Saturday, JULY 4th

9:00 a.m. DECORATE THE PARK: Come on out and help dress up the park for the day’s activities. Set up tables and attach festive decorations. Claim your spot on the grounds! A great way to get into the spirit and help make the park look right for the occasion.

10:00 a.m. UNCLE SAM’S BIKE PARADE: Fun for all!! Decorate your bikes and yourselves in your most patriotic colors and join in as we parade around the Green. The parade will be led by OUR local fire department, workload permitting.  Neighbors, rest on your porch and cheer us on as we pass by.  Participants gather at the clubhouse at 9:50 a.m.

10:45 a.m. NATIONAL ANTHEM: We will honor America and our flag with the playing of the National Anthem.

12:00 p.m. PICNIC IN THE PARK: Bring your favorite foods and enjoy a picnic with your neighbors!

1:00 p.m. POOL IS OPEN FOR VGCA REC MEMBERS ONLY: Due to Phase 3 restrictions and limited number of lifeguards, we will only allow VGCA REC Members to use the pool this July 4th. It’s never to late to support our neighborhood and become a pool member at https://vgnn.org/join.

8:00 p.m. MOVIE IN THE PARK: We will present a family movie (Frozen 2) in the park to bring the 4th of July to a close. Bring your own chair and popcorn. VGCA will provide a frozen treat.

2020 Junior Village Green 4th of July Biathlon

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First annual Junior Village Green 4th of July Biathlon.

Kids 8 and under are encouraged to participate in the 2020 Junior Village Green 4th of July Biathlon. See below for additional details and to sign up. Parents…come out and help make this a great event for your kids and get the 4th of July celebration started early!

  • When: 6:00pm on July 3rd (arrive no later that 5:45pm)
  • Where: Pool and Village Green Park
  • Who: All children 8 years and under
  • What: Starts with a 50m swim (down and back) and finishes with a 1/4 mile run around the park.
  • There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals.

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