{"id":236411,"date":"2026-05-18T16:36:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/?post_type=event&#038;p=236411"},"modified":"2026-05-18T16:36:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:36:08","slug":"lake-fairfax-250th-independence-day-celebration","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/lake-fairfax-250th-independence-day-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Fairfax 250th Independence Day Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate America\u2019s 250th anniversary at Lake Fairfax Park with a first-of-its-kind drone light show \u2014 an innovative, environmentally friendly alternative to fireworks. Hundreds of synchronized lights will illuminate the night sky with bold imagery honoring Fairfax County and American independence.<\/p>\n<p>Make a day of it and stay for an evening of live music, food trucks, refreshing drinks and family-friendly entertainment in a festive park setting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Live Entertainment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Reflex<\/li>\n<li>The Sonic Boom<\/li>\n<li>School of Rock &#8211; Herndon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why You\u2019ll Love It:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Environmentally friendly, no debris<\/li>\n<li>Sensory-friendly alternative to fireworks<\/li>\n<li>Pet-friendly and family-friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Make It a Day at Lake Fairfax:<\/strong><br \/>\nEnjoy the Water Mine (opens at 10 a.m.), trails, boating, fishing, picnic areas and more. Camp onsite and walk to the show. Water Mine tickets sold separately.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fairfax.usedirect.com\/FairfaxFCPAWeb\/Activities\/ProgramsAndTours.aspx\"><strong>Get Water Mine Tickets Today&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Parking Per Vehicle:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$20 online (through June 26 at 11:59 p.m.)<\/li>\n<li>$25 at the gate<\/li>\n<li>Pedestrians and cyclists do not pay a parking fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Plan Ahead:<\/strong><br \/>\nEntry begins at noon. 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