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Contact:
Event Committee
304-372-3482
Ripley WV 4th of July
Independence Day
Ripley WV 4th of July Celebration
ENTERTAINMENT 2025
All concerts, events, and activities are free to the public (excluding the carnival)
Monday, June 30th
Tuesday, July 1st
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Carnival - $10 Wristbands
Wednesday, July 2nd
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Carnival - $20 Wristbands
6:00 p.m.
Constellium Bicycle Parade Patriots on Wheels Bicycle Parade
North Court Street
It’s called the bicycle parade, but kids on bikes, trikes, wagons and strollers are likely to be seen in this event. Sponsored by Constellium Rolled Products, it begins at 6 p.m. at United Bank’s North Street location.
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6:30 p.m. or Immediately Following Bicycle Parade
Dancing in the Street with DJ Donnie Allen
North Court Street
6:30 p.m.
Community Band
Courthouse Lawn
8:00 p.m.
Charleston Metro Band
Courthouse Lawn
The Charleston Metropolitan Bands include a concert band and pep bands that play at high school reunions and sporting events. We are volunteer musicians who enjoy getting together to play many different styles of music and provide live musical entertainment throughout the Kanawha Valley and surrounding region.
Thursday, July 3rd
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Carnival - $20 Wristbands
5:00 p.m. (Registration from 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
Ripley's Top American Mullet
6:00 p.m. (Registration from 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
Watermelon Eating Contest
6:00 p.m.
Class Act
“The Class Act” is becoming a tradition with the Fourth of July Celebration in Ripley. It serves as an all-class reunion for Ripley High graduates, spouses and friends. It all begins at 6:00 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn. This is an all-class reunion for Ripley High School grads and friends.
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6:00 p.m.
Chris Perdue
8:00 p.m.
Rewind the Walkman
Friday, July 4th
7:00 a.m. - Calvary Pancake Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - Little Patriot Hour (Fun and games for kids of all ages)
10:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremony​
11:30 a.m. - Firecracker Race
12:00 p.m. - Parade
Parade Route
Covering 1.5 miles. the Sheetz Grand Parade begins near Ripley High School. The route follows South Church Street (Rt. 33) to Main Street (Rt. 21) and concludes at the intersection of West Main Street and Academy Drive. This year's parade will again be televised live by WOWK-TV 13.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Carnival - $25 Wristbands (GOOD FOR ALL DAY!
TALENT SHOW
2:00 PM
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4:00 p.m. - Grace Campbell
Hailing from WV, Grace brings her unique charm to the music scene. Her captivating songwriting and magnetic personality have garnered her a dedicated fan base both locally and on social media. Grace has transcended the Appalachian region with her music. she continues to grow her regional fanbase through live appearances, a strong social media presence, and the genuine connection she makes with her audience. Her live appearances have included working with notable artists such as: Kathy Mattea, Kidd G, Avery Anna, Philip Bowen, Kassi Valazza, The Plain White T's, and Melissa Etheridge.
- Voted Best Pop Artist in West Virginia in 2024 by Voter's Poll, Born & Bred Magazine
- Named Women Who Rock's 2024 Pittsburgh Rising Star
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6:00 p.m. - Dwight Icenhower & The Promised Land
"THE VOICE OF ELVIS"
In the last ten years, ETA Dwight Icenhower has become one of the most popular Elvis tribute artists worldwide, with a large following both in Europe and back home in the US. Seeing him on stage, it's easy to see why. The looks, the performance, and especially THE VOICE.....It's like you are experiencing the real deal in concert. Dwight is the only tribute artist in history to win five Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist awards at Graceland. Aside from that, he's taken first place in 75 contests throughout his tenure as "The King of Rock & Roll" from Tennessee. When it comes to impersonating Elvis, Icenhower is the King.
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Starcher Mansion
8:00 p.m. - Bucky Covington
Bucky Covington rose to fame in 2006 when he won the hearts of fans as a contestant on the wildly popular television show American Idol. After finishing in the Top 8, Bucky released his debut album which hit #1 on Billboard's Top County chart. His debut single, A Different World, reached the Top 5 of Billboard's charts!
Alongside, I'll Walk and Good to be Us all breaking the Top 10!
Later he released his Good Guys album, paying homage to firemen, police officers, and first responders. The album included the feel-good summertime hit Buzzing and Drinking Side of Country, a duet with Shooter Jennings. The video for the duet features the two alongside Kellie Pickler and others.
Then Bucky co-produced his first independent project, a six-song EP entitled Happy Man, with Grammy-nominated producer Dale Oliver under his own record label BareFootin. He has since went on to release single Probably Won't, that debuted at #28 on Music Row charts. Bucky then partnered with filmmaker of the based-on-a-true-story film "Under The Stadium Lights" where he played a cameo role and featured his single Driving in the Dark.
10:00 p.m. - Fireworks
Saturday, July 5th
U-Turn Concert