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Fourth of July Fireworks at Jefferson Memorial
Credit: Michael Kass
FOURTH OF JULY
Credit: Sean Pavone
CITY OF FAIRFAX INDEPENDENCE DAY
EVENING SHOW AND FIREWORKS
July 4
NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
AND A CAPITOL FOURTH
July 4
Constitution Avenue
A full day of events rises with the sun, starting with the National
Independence Day Parade along Constitution Avenue — the largest
4th of July parade in the country. Marching by are fife and drum
corps, military servicemen and women, elaborate floats, and VIPs
galore. Come evening, find a spot of grass on the West Lawn of
the Capitol for A Capitol Fourth — a star-studded performance
that culminates with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture by the National
Symphony Orchestra as fireworks light up the sky.
LEESBURG’S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
July 4
Leesburg, VA
Leesburg’s 4th of July celebration begins with a hometown parade,
beginning at Ida Lee Park and traveling down King Street through
the historic district to Catoctin Circle. The event continues with a
“Celebration in the Park” at Ida Lee with food vendors and live music.
The grand finale will be a wonderful fireworks display over the park.
Fairfax High School
Starting at 5:30 pm with fireworks later in the evening, look out
for special surprises during the event. Children’s activities include
inflatables, face painting, and balloon artists.
FIREWORKS & FUN AT TURNER FARM PARK
July 4
Great Falls, VA
Gates open at 6:00 pm. Live music, games, contests and food trucks
will entertain until the Big Show gets underway just after dusk.
HERNDON’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
July 4
Bready Park softball field
A family-fun event featuring patriotic arts & craft activities, live music,
family games, bingo, food vendors selling dinner and dessert items,
and more. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair.
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