FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Fredericksburg will be in the spotlight Friday morning as FOX 5 DC’s Zip Trip morning show rolls into town for a live broadcast from Riverfront Park.

The show airs from 7 to 11 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, and promises a festive, street-fair-style atmosphere. Residents, visitors, and fans of the FOX 5 news team are invited to gather along the Rappahannock River to meet the anchors, celebrate Fredericksburg’s community pride, and enjoy family-friendly fun.

The event will feature live interviews, segments with local businesses, and a Kids Zone filled with games and activities. Business owners will be on hand to promote their products and services, creating a bustling scene that showcases the city’s entrepreneurial spirit.

“Grab your crew, rep your city, and let’s show everyone what makes FXBG shine!” city officials said in a social media post promoting the event. The morning promises excitement for all ages and a chance to be seen on live television.

Parking Restrictions in Effect
To accommodate setup and broadcast needs, city officials have announced temporary parking restrictions around Riverfront Park:

• Sophia Street (in front of Riverfront Park):
  No Parking from Thursday, July 24, at 6 p.m. through Friday, July 25, at noon.
• Beside and behind Shiloh Baptist Church (near the park):
  No Parking from Thursday, July 24, at 6 p.m. through Friday, July 25, at noon.
• Riverfront Park Parking Lot (right of the park):
  No Parking from Wednesday, July 23, at 6 p.m. through Friday, July 25, at noon.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and explore downtown Fredericksburg before and after the broadcast.

This week’s Zip Trip follows a July 11 stop in Occoquan, where FOX 5 celebrated the town with interviews, a live wedding, and scenes from the waterfront’s historic streets. After Fredericksburg, the next Zip Trip heads to Stafford County on Friday, August 15, broadcasting live from Embrey Mill Town Center.

Fredericksburg officials say the live TV event is a unique opportunity to show off the city’s history, small businesses, and community energy to viewers across the D.C. area.

Fredericksburg is getting ready to paint the town red, white, and blue to honor its hometown heroes—the Fredericksburg Nationals—after their 2024 Carolina League Championship victory.

Fans are invited to join the Carolina League Championship Celebration and Ring Ceremony on Monday, April 7, at noon at Riverfront Park in downtown Fredericksburg. The event will honor the FredNats’ thrilling 2024 season and their second league title since the team’s arrival in the city.

Players from the championship roster, including those who have since been promoted to the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks, will return to Fredericksburg for the festivities. The celebration will feature remarks from FredNats manager Jake Lowery, team owner Art Silber, and Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry Devine.

In a symbolic nod to the city’s baseball traditions and hometown pride, one player will ceremoniously throw a silver dollar across the Rappahannock River—a playful tribute to the team’s bold spirit and the community’s support.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone with the entire city,” said FredNats manager Jake Lowery in a previous statement. “The fans were with us every step of the way during our championship run, and this celebration is as much theirs as it is ours.”

Attendees are encouraged to wear their FredNats championship gear, arrive early, and be ready to kick off the 2025 season with the reigning champs. The celebration also marks a connection between the team and Fredericksburg, where downtown has become a gathering place for fans and families since the team relocated from Woodbridge in 2020.

The FredNats’ 2024 victory was a hard-earned triumph, capping off a stellar season that included standout pitching performances and a late-season surge that secured a playoff spot. In the championship series, they faced off against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and emerged victorious, sweeping the playoffs and clinching the title in front of a packed home crowd.

The win ignited a wave of excitement across the region and cemented the FredNats’ place in Fredericksburg sports history.

Stay with Potomac Local News for continuing coverage of the FredNats and community events around Fredericksburg.