Experience Independence Day in Small-Town America

Have you thought about how you will spend Independence Day in the USA?

Join ISI for a special July 4 celebration in Scottsville, Virginia, a small town about 40 minutes south of Charlottesville. We will watch a classic American Independence Day parade on Main Street, enjoy a picnic with local hosts, learn about small-town government, and play fun picnic-style games.

The Scottsville Independence Day Parade has been celebrated for over 100 years and is known as one of the best small-town parades in central Virginia.

After the parade, we will gather at the home of Scottsville Town Councillor Dan Gritsko for a picnic. He will share about how American small-town government works, and we will also learn about the influence of faith on the founding of the United States.

Event Details

• Date: July 4
• Meet-up Time: 7:45 AM
• Meet-up Location: AFC Parking Lot, UVA
• Return Time: Around 3:00 PM
• Destination: Scottsville, Virginia

What to Bring: Please bring $15 cash OR a dish of food to share.

You may also want to bring:

• A folding chair or blanket
• Sunscreen or an umbrella for sun protection
• A car, if you are able to help provide rides

Vegetarian food will be available.

To help us plan, please message us and let us know if you can come and whether you plan to pay $15 or bring a dish to share.

This is one of the best opportunities to experience American culture as we celebrate Independence Day together!