(Photo by Emily Hollingsworth)

Families and friends throughout the Heart of Virginia gathered at the Farmville Municipal Airport on Tuesday for an Independence Day celebration that was capped off by a spectacular fireworks show. Above, the Johnson family takes part in the event. Pictured are, from left, front row, Terrence and Melanie Johnson; back row, Shamaila Johnson, Haniyyah Johnson and Rayhana Johnson. To see more photos from the celebration, click here. (Photos by Emily Hollingsworth)