Clifton Forge Main Street Inc

This year Clifton Forge Main Street would like our campaign to focus on giving to our most grand event of the year-Our annual Stars and Stripes 4th of July Celebration!

1.  Our annual Stars and Stripes Celebration - Each year Clifton Forge Main Street has a grand celebration for the 4th of July! The first half consists of a hometown parade, a downtown market with area food and craft vendors, and a special ceremony at the Historic Masonic Theatre to honor our local Veterans and First Responders.  The second half consists of a night of great food provided by our local non profit vendors, evening entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks show at the C&O Railway Heritage Center.  It costs a great deal of money to provide a great fireworks show and down payments are required a year in advance.  We would be so grateful to have the funds for our final payment this year and to go ahead and book a fireworks show for 2025.

Below are some of the many programs and events Clifton Forge Main Street sponsors with the help of our wonderful town, volunteers, merchants, and partner organizations:

Storefront of the Year Award

Volunteer of the Year Award

Virginia's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade & Celebration

Easter Bonnet Parade

Gran Fondo Finish Line Party

Alleghany Highlands Triathlon

Clifton Forge Downtown Market

Flag Day Ceremony

Stars and Stripes 2 Day Long Celebration and Fireworks

Spooktacular Saturday Halloween Event

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Annual Christmas Parade

CFMS MISSION STATEMENT

“The mission of Clifton Forge Main Street, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, is to preserve, enhance and promote the

downtown historic district by making the district aesthetically pleasing and culturally exciting, to meet the needs of the

Community and to attract visitors. Existing businesses will be strengthened and viable new businesses will be developed.

By increasing the community’s understanding of the Main Street approach to revitalization, positive attitudes will form,

Creating pride in the town and hope for the future, the entire community will benefit from a vibrant downtown.”