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Here are fireworks displays and July 4th celebrations happening this weekend and on the Fourth of July across northern Virginia and Washington DC.
DC — Fireworks at the National Mall: Tuesday, July 4 at 9:09 p.m., launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Public transportation is being encouraged by the National Park Service as parking is expected to be limited.
Access points include:
- West side of Arlington Memorial Bridge
- Constitution Avenue NW between 23rd Street NW and Henry Bacon Drive NW
- 17th Street NW at WWII Memorial
- East Basin Drive just south of the Jefferson Memorial (visitors will not be able to access the National Mall from here)
DC — America’s National Independence Day Parade: 11:45 a.m. on Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th streets, before a street audience of hundreds of thousands of spectators. Public transportation encouraged.
Fairfax, VA — Independence Day Celebration at Fairfax High School Stadium Sunday, June 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. A day-long celebration complete with a 10 a.m. parade, hometown celebration and evening show with fireworks at 9 p.m.
Fredericksburg, VA — Fourth in Fredericksburg at the Virginia Credit Union Stadium, doors open 4 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m. $10 for non residents per car or $5 per person for walk-ins. Click here for details and the full day's schedule of events.
Herndon, VA — Herndon's 4th of July Celebration at the Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave. Free admission with activities beginning at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks launched from the Herndon Centennial Golf Course at 9:30 p.m.
Leesburg, VA — Independence Day Celebration in Leesburg kicks off with a parade on Tuesday, July 4 at 10 a.m., on King Street from Ida Lee Drive to Fairfax Street. A concert and fireworks begin at 6 p.m. at Ida Lee Park. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Lorton, VA — Workhouse Arts Center Annual Fireworks Event: Saturday, July 1 (rain date July 8), fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- Parking is $40 per vehicle, which includes General Admission Ticketing for all persons in your vehicle
- General admission includes a free concert under the Rizer Pavilion; free access to the Workhouse quad for congregation and celebration at 6 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m., free access to artist studios, galleries, and the Lucy Burns Museum; food trucks (a la carte)
Manassas, VA — Celebrate America July 4, Tuesday, July 4 from 3 p.m. to after fireworks, which begin at 9:15 p.m. Free admission, rain date July 5. Best seats on the Manassas Museum Lawn.
McLean, VA — McLean Community Independence Day Celebration at Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA, Saturday, July 1, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free and fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Click here for information on additional parking and shuttle service.
Mount Vernon, VA — A Day-Long American Celebration and daytime fireworks at 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $24 for adults and $13 for children ages 6 to 11, kids 5 and younger are free.
Reston, VA — Lake Fairfax Park fireworks display available to Reston residents with ticketed entry ($15) beginning at noon. Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Stafford County, VA — John Lee Pratt Memorial Park from 6 p.m. to after fireworks, which begin at 9:30 p.m. Click here for details and viewing areas.
Vienna, VA — Vienna's Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks at Yeonas Park, 1319 Ross Drive, SW, on Sunday, July 2, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Kids activities, magic show, concert, food trucks, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free admission.
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