Fireworks
Carnival Grounds, 3648 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
- Date: 7/4/2026
- Starts: 9:15 PM
- Ends: 9:45 PM
Celebrate Independence Day with the Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Fireworks Display brought to you by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce, and Town of Chincoteague at 9pm at the Chincoteague Carnival Grounds.
Trolley and shuttle bus service will run that evening for your convenience courtesy of the Town of Chincoteague with drop off and pick up on Willow Street at the back of the carnival grounds.
The fire company will keep watch on any weather developments and may make a decision that evening to either begin the fireworks display early or postpone until a future night for the safety of attendees. Please plan to arrive early and watch the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company and Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Facebook pages for any updates. The inclement weather date is TBD.
PARKING
The parking lot across from the carnival will be closed so there will be VERY LIMITED parking at the carnival grounds.
NO PARKING will be permitted on Jester Street, Willow Street, and Pension Street.
PLEASE BE AWARD OF THE FOLLOWING ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE JULY 4TH FIREWORKS:
6pm - Willow Street from Jester Street to Bunting Road AND Davis Street
8pm - Main Street from Jester Street to Bunting Road
TRANSPORTATION OPPORTUNITIES
Due to the limited parking and road closures, carnival/fireworks attendees are encouraged to avoid the fuss and ride the trolley or bus!
FREE Pony Express Trolleys - 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. - Trolley service will run a modified route with no service on Main Street from Church Street to Bunting Road due to road closures. The modified schedule will include Willow Street with drop off and pick up at the back side of the carnival grounds. There will be no trolley service on the Main Street side of the carnival grounds on July 4th or August 2nd. Free trolley service is provided courtesy of the Town of Chincoteague.
FREE Shuttle service from Chincoteague High School, 4586 Main Street - 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. - Bus service will bring you directly to the back side of the carnival grounds on Willow Street. Both visitors and locals are encouraged to park at the High School and use this free service.
GETTING HOME
After the fireworks there will be four lines at the rear of the Carnival. Two will be the Pony Express Trolley and two will be for shuttle bus service back to the Chincoteague High School.
This additional service is being provided by the Pony Express, the Town of Chincoteague and the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company to help alleviate traffic and parking problems.
Fire and Rescue emergency response will be from the Carnival, so it is important to allow clear and safe passage of these vehicles.
