Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford Independence Day celebrations.

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Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford Independence Day celebrations.
By Susan Larson
If your dog is nervous about thunderstorms, the Fourth of July can be downright terrifying.
The first business day after July 4 is one of the busiest days of the year at pet shelters, according to the Humane Society of the United States, as many dogs run away in fear from the loud noises of fireworks displays.
The Fourth of July is downright terrifying for many dogs.
A selection of celebrations for Independence Day weekend 2015.
Living so close to Washington D.C. provides a great opportunity to experience the Fourth of July in our nation’s capital.
The schedule of activities for Fredericksburg’s 2015 Fourth of July Heritage Festival.
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg will host its annual Heritage Festival on Friday, July 4, 2014. The 600, 700 and 800 blocks of Sophia Street, the 100 block of Charlotte Street and the 100 block of Hanover Street will be closed to all traffic from 5 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Following is the schedule of activities.
By Susan Larson
The Fredericksburg Jaycees will host their 38th annual Rappahannock River Raft Race on July 4, 2014.
The race begins at 11:30 a.m. at Falmouth Waterfront Park, 313 River Rd, Fredericksburg, and ends at Fredericksburg City Dock, 207 Sophia St. Spectators may watch at beginning and end, and also view the rafts from Chatham Bridge, where Rt. 3 crosses the Rappahannock between Fredericksburg and Stafford County.