2025 Village of Newport Independence Day Parade, Great Rubber Duck Race & Hot Dog Fundraiser
Venue: Newport Community Park, Newport
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Types: Food, Miscellaneous, Family Friendly, Charity
Cost: Free
Description:
The Community of Newport in Giles County, Virginia presents their Annual Independence Day Parade in the Village of Newport and the Great Rubber Duck Race and Hot Dog Fundraiser at the Newport Ruritan Park on Friday, July 4, 2025.

The parade starts at 11:00 AM and all are welcome to participate including kids, cars, floats, emergency vehicles and walkers. Parade participants should be at the Newport First Christian Church along Rose Road at 10:30 AM for the lineup. The parade route follows Blue Grass Trail to the Newport Ruritan Park.

Immediately following the parade, a Hot Dog & Barbecue Fundraiser with drinks will also be held at the Newport Ball Park at the end of the parade route. Barbeque and hot dogs with chili and all the toppings will be served and are by freewill donations. Proceeds from the Hot Dog Fundraiser will go directly to the Newport Sports Booster Club to support helping to provide uniforms, equipment, and experiences for the over 100 kids taking part in Newport T-Ball, Coach Pitch, Baseball and Softball throughout the year.

Additionally, the annual Great Rubber Duck Race will be held at the Newport Ruritan Park in Sinking Creek following the parade. There will be kids duck races as well as an adult 50/50 race and classic cars on display. Duck purchases are cash only.

The July 4th Parade is sponsored by the the Newport Ruritan Club.

The Newport Ruritan Park is located at 641 Blue Grass Trail in Newport, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/g2C9ZM5S/image.png.

For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/NewportVaSports.
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