Independence Day activities return to the Dogwood Dell Amphitheater with a celebration hosted by the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, as part of the 65th annual Festival of Arts.

The event, free and open to the public, will include the reading and presentation of the Declaration of Independence, performances from the Richmond Jazz Concert Band and the Richmond Concert Band, and end with fireworks set to the 1812 Overture. Vendors and family activities will be available for visitors throughout the event.

Arthur Ashe Boulevard will close to all vehicular traffic at 6 p.m., and no-parking areas will be enforced at select sections of the 700 to 1000 block of Blanton Avenue, Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Park Drive, and Idlewood Avenue.

Free parking is available for the event, with overflow parking at City Stadium on 3201 Maplewood Ave. Free shuttle bus services to and from the stadium will be available starting at 4 p.m.

For more information, call (804) 646-3677.