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Media inquiries: Please contact Dave Neudeck, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov, 804-786-5053.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: June 04, 2024
Contact: Kim Wells, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 804-217-1077, kim.wells@dcr.virginia.gov

Firefly Festival to be held at High Bridge Trail State Park
Tickets are available to witness the event from the High Bridge

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Evening view of fireflies at High Bridge Trail State Park)

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Getting a closer view of the fireflies and sky at High Bridge Trail State Park)

RICE, Va. – The Firefly Festival will be taking place at High Bridge Trail State Park on June 14 and 15 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. 

This event provides guests with the unique view to experience the fireflies’ light from the iconic High Bridge. The event will include food trucks, insect displays and souvenirs will be available to purchase. 

“The Firefly Festival is a popular event and has sold out before, so be sure to purchase a ticket while you can,” said Daniel Jordan, High Bridge Trail State Park manager. “Kickoff summer with us and experience the Bridge after dark to see these fireflies in flight.” 

Tickets must be purchased in advance on EventBrite and will not be sold at the gate before the event. 

The festival parking and event access will be at the Camp Paradise entrance located at 1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, Va. 

Gates for the event will open at 7 p.m. for festival attendees. The Camp Paradise entrance will be closed during the day on both days for the event.  

This event will be held rain or shine. 

For more information about the Firefly Festival, visit the park’s website. 

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For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to make reservations in one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, visit www.virginiastateparks.gov for more information. 

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