Roanoke prepares for annual July 4th fireworks show Web Staff June 29, 2016 1 minute read Big crowds are expected to attend this holiday weekend’s festivities in Roanoke celebrating the Fourth of July. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Liberty students who train in advance for disaster relief head for West VirginiaNext: Salem Fair returns for another 12-day run Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026