{"id":232960,"date":"2026-06-17T20:04:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T00:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/?p=232960"},"modified":"2026-06-17T20:04:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T00:04:20","slug":"july-fourth-northern-virginia-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/july-fourth-northern-virginia-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"July 4th Celebrations in Northern Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/northern-virginia-july-4th-fireworks--800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"northern virginia july 4th fireworks\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/northern-virginia-july-4th-fireworks--800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/northern-virginia-july-4th-fireworks--768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/northern-virginia-july-4th-fireworks--585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/northern-virginia-july-4th-fireworks--263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/northern-virginia-july-4th-fireworks-.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">holidays <\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fourth of July is celebrated in many different ways here in Northern Virginia.&nbsp; From classic, small-town parades to dazzling fireworks shows, there are all kinds of celebrations to enjoy. <strong>Read on for more Northern Virginia celebrations for the Fourth of July.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-232970\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/northern-virginia-july-4th-fireworks-.png\" alt=\"northern virginia july 4th fireworks\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/northern-virginia-july-4th-fireworks-.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/northern-virginia-july-4th-fireworks--800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/northern-virginia-july-4th-fireworks--768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/northern-virginia-july-4th-fireworks--585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/northern-virginia-july-4th-fireworks--263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Editor&#8217;s note: We are constantly adding new events to this list as they are scheduled. Please contact us at hello@thefairfaxgirl.com to share your event AND be sure to add it to our FREE <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/fairfax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">community calendar<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southriding.net\/sr-events\/star-spangled-south-riding\/?occurrence=2026-06-26\">Star Spangled South Riding<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> | 43237 Golf View Drive, South Riding<\/strong><br \/>\nDate: June 26, 2026<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time: 5:30 PM &#8211; 9:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On June 26th, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, there will be music concerts, family entertainment, food vendors, and fireworks at 9:15 PM.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"129\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudoun.gov\/m\/newsflash\/Home\/Detail\/10687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Star-Spangled Sterling<\/a> | Sterling Middle School, 201 W. Holly Avenue, Sterling<\/strong><br data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"81\">Date: June 26th, 2026<br data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"113\">Time: 6PM-10PM<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"454\">Loudoun County\u2019s annual Star-Spangled Sterling celebration includes entertainment, a live DJ, food trucks, outdoor family games, interactive historic displays, free glowsticks, ice pops, and other Independence Day giveaways while supplies last. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30PM.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workhousearts.org\/calendar\/fireworks-red-white-and-boom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red, White + Boom at Workhouse Arts Center<\/a> | 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\nDate: June 27th, 2026<br \/>\nTime: 4:00PM \u2013 9:30PM&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZIfK9WzTaV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZIfK9WzTaV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Workhouse Arts Center (@workhousearts)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Workhouse Arts Center\u2019s Red, White, and BOOM! brings an evening of live music, entertainment, food trucks, drinks, mini golf, and kid-friendly fun including midway carnival activities and free interactive activities. The night wraps with a fireworks show, with general parking available in advance for $35 or $40 day-of.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/lake-fairfax\">Independence Celebration at Lake Fairfax Park<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> | 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston<\/strong><br \/>\nDate: June 27, 2026<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time: 5:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On June 27, 2026, from 5 PM to 10 PM, during the 250th birthday of the USA, there will be food vendors, entertainment, fun for the whole family, and a patriotic drone light show at 9:15 PM instead of the usual fireworks at Lake Fairfax Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"608\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudoun.gov\/m\/newsflash\/Home\/Detail\/10687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What a Blast!<\/a> | Hal + Berni Hanson Regional Park Championship Plaza, 23345 Hanson Park Drive, Aldie<\/strong><br data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"558\">Date: Saturday, June 27th, 2026<br data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"592\">Time: 5PM-10PM<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"998\">This celebration includes live music, games, food trucks, beverages for purchase, and a Fourth of July American flag aerial display featuring professional skydivers between 6:30PM and 7PM. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30PM. The fireworks rain date is Sunday, June 28th at 9:30PM.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/national-trails-day-northern-virginia-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where to Celebrate National Trails Day in Northern Virginia<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mcleancenter.org\/events\/community-independence-day-fireworks-celebration\/\">McLean Independence Day Fireworks at Langley High School<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> | 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean<\/strong><br \/>\nDate: June 27, 2026<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time: 5:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZqdDsimucc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZqdDsimucc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by McLean Community Center (@mcleancenterva)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The McLean Community Center will be hosting residents to celebrate the Fourth of July from 5 PM to 10 PM on June 27, 2026 at Langley High School. The event has a lively community feel and ends with a fireworks display at 9:15 PM.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viennava.gov\/Events-directory\/Independence-Day-Celebration-and-Fireworks\">Vienna 4th of July Festival &amp; Fireworks at Yeonas Park<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> | 1319 Ross Drive SW, Vienna<\/strong><br \/>\nDate: July 2, 2026<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time: 6:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;Vienna&#8217;s annual celebration will take place from 6 PM to 10 PM on July 2, 2026. People can enjoy games, food, music, and activities before the fireworks start at 9:30 PM at sunset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1206\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudoun.gov\/m\/newsflash\/Home\/Detail\/10687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lovettsville Independence Day Celebration<\/a> | Lovettsville Community Center + Lovettsville Community Park<\/strong><br data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1106\">Date: Friday, July 3rd, 2026<br data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\">Time: Parade at 5:30PM, park activities at 6PM, Pool Bash at 6:30PM<\/p>\n<p>The hometown parade begins at Lovettsville Community Park, travels down Broad Way, turns onto S. Loudoun Street, and ends at Lovettsville Elementary School. The celebration continues with carnival games, an inflatable obstacle course, a DJ, face painting, food for purchase, interactive historic displays, and fireworks at approximately 9:30PM. The Pool Bash is $5 per person. The fireworks rain date is Monday, July 6th at 9:30PM.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1783\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudoun.gov\/m\/newsflash\/Home\/Detail\/10687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red, White, and Run 5K<\/a> | Hal + Berni Hanson Regional Park, 23345 Hanson Park Drive, Aldie<\/strong><br data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1739\">Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026<br data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1772\">Time: 8AM<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZqGAw3DO5F\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZqGAw3DO5F\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park (@hanson_regional_park)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>Start the Fourth with Loudoun County\u2019s annual Red, White, and Run 5K at Hal + Berni Hanson Regional Park. Registration information is available <a href=\"https:\/\/bishopsevents.com\/event\/2026-red-white-run-5k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restontowncenter.com\/calendar-events\/stars-stripes-family-night\">Stars and Stripes Family Night at Reston Town Center&nbsp; <\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>| Reston Town Center<\/strong><br \/>\nDate: July 4, 2026<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time: 4PM-8PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a free, family-friendly celebration with games, live music, food, and more, right at Reston Town Center.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/farmers-markets-northern-virginia-spring-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your Guide to Northern Virginia Farmer\u2019s Markets<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxva.gov\/Events-directory\/Parks-and-Recreation\/Special-Events\/Independence-Day-Celebrations#evening-show\">City of Fairfax Independence Day Celebrations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> | Various Locations, Fairfax<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZTmfXHsjmm\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZTmfXHsjmm\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by NovaKane (@novakaneband)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nSunday, June 28, 2026, 2:00 PM &#8211; 4:00 PM &#8211; Hometown Celebration, Stacy C. Sherwood Center, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard<br \/>\nSaturday, July 4, 2026,&nbsp; 10:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM Parade, Downtown Fairfax, 10455 Armstrong Street<br \/>\nSaturday, July 4, 2026, 06:30 PM &#8211; 10:30 PM Evening Show + Fireworks, Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion Run&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The City of Fairfax is covering all the celebratory bases with a Hometown Celebration on June 28th, and then on July 4th, starting the day with a parade, and ending it with fireworks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountvernon.org\/plan-your-visit\/calendar\/events\/independence-fireworks\">Mount Vernon Independence Fireworks at George Washington&#8217;s Mount Vernon Estate<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> | 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon<\/strong><br \/>\nDate: July 3-4, 2026&nbsp;<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time: 5:30 PM &#8211; 9:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZC-XtQmwOR\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZC-XtQmwOR\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by George Washington\u2019s Mount Vernon (@mount_vernon)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>With a full day of patriotic events, celebrate Independence Day. You can tour the property and learn about the Revolutionary War. The evening concludes with a fireworks display over the Potomac River at 9:00 PM.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/celebrategreatfalls.org\/4th-fireworks\">Great Falls Hometown Celebration at Great Falls Village Center and Turner Farm <\/a>| Great Falls<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date: July 4, 2026<br \/>\nTime: 8:00 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM &#8211; 9:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZiKCl2gVEU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZiKCl2gVEU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Celebrate Great Falls VIRGINIA (@celebr8gr8falls)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nGreat Falls Hometown Celebration is on July 4, 2026. It has a small-town feel that brings neighbors together for a day of patriotic events. Morning activities will be held from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by an evening celebration from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. It includes a community parade, local vendors, activities, and a fireworks show at 9:00 PM.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herndon-va.gov\/departments\/recreation\/special-events\/4th-of-july\">Herndon Independence Day Celebration at Bready Park <\/a>| 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon<br \/>\n<\/strong>Date: July 4, 2026<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time: 6:30 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herndon&#8217;s Independence Day celebration is a longtime tradition and will be held from 6:30 PM to 10 PM on July 4, 2026. Before the fireworks show starts at 9:30 PM, families will enjoy live music, sample a variety of foods, play games, and take part in tons of festivities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leesburgva.gov\/departments\/parks-recreation\/events\/independence-day\">Leesburg Independence Day Celebration <\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>| 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg<\/strong><br \/>\nDate: July 4, 2026<br \/>\nTime: 10AM &#8211; Parade&nbsp; &#8211; Downtown Leesburg, King Street from Ida Lee Drive to Fairfax Street.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time: 6:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM &#8211; Concert + Fireworks at Ida Lee Park<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZPzvAXiNed\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; 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margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; 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text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZPzvAXiNed\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Ida Lee Recreation Center (@idaleerec)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>On July 4, 2026, from 6 PM to 10 PM, one of Loudoun County&#8217;s most popular Fourth of July events features live entertainment, food trucks, and children&#8217;s activities, with fireworks beginning at 9:30 PM.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/gwmp\/index.htm\">National Mall Fireworks Viewing Near Key Bridge<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> | Arlington, Alexandria&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\nDate: July 4, 2026<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time: 9:40 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On July 4, 2026, the area around the Key Bridge and along the Potomac River waterfront will be crowded with people seeking an easy way to reach the fireworks over the National Mall. Fireworks viewing will be available throughout the entire day, with the display starting at 9:40 PM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.middleburgva.gov\/405\/July---Independence-Day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I<strong>ndependence Day in Middleburg<\/strong><\/a><strong> | Various Locations, Middleburg&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\nDate: July 4th&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZVcaF-H6ue\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZVcaF-H6ue\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Town of Middleburg (@townofmiddleburg)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Middleburg\u2019s July 4th celebration kicks off at noon with the National Anthem, Presentation of Colors, and Reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Middleburg Museum, followed by free swimming, hot dogs, popsicles, games, and a live flag-painting discussion. The evening includes a decorated Kids\u2019 Parade, a community party with live music, food trucks, and a mayoral welcome at Middleburg Community Charter School, ending with a larger-than-ever fireworks display around 9:15PM.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2131\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudoun.gov\/m\/newsflash\/Home\/Detail\/10687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Claude Moore Park Fourth Fest<\/a> | Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road, Sterling<\/strong><br data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2079\">Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026<br data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2112\">Time: 10:30AM-3PM<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2483\">Claude Moore Park\u2019s annual Fourth Fest includes live music, crafts, nature exhibits, historic tours, carnival games, and food for purchase. Attendees should use the Loudoun Park Lane entrance. Parking is available at the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, 21668 Heritage Lane, or the Claude Moore Park Visitor Center.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2616\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudoun.gov\/m\/newsflash\/Home\/Detail\/10687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Franklin on the Fourth<\/a> | Franklin Park, 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville<\/strong><br data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2567\">Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026<br data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2600\">Time: 5PM-10PM<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"3140\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Franklin on the Fourth includes giant inflatables, games, a live DJ, face painting, glitter tattoos, food for purchase, interactive historic displays, and live music from the Loudoun Jazz Ensemble from 7:30PM to 8:30PM. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30PM and will be accompanied by live music from Loudoun Symphonic Winds. The Franklin Park Pool will also have holiday hours from 11AM to 4PM, with normal pool fees applying. The fireworks rain date is Sunday, July 5th at 9:30PM.<\/p>\n<h3>Bonus:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/visitalexandria.com\/events\/alexandria-usa-birthday-celebration-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>USA Birthday Celebration at Oronoco Bay Park<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> | 100 Madison Street, Alexandria<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span>Date: July 11, 2026&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time: 6:00 PM &#8211; 9:45 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can enjoy waterfront fun with live music, food vendors, and family activities. This eventful evening comes to an end with a fireworks display on the Potomac River at 9:30 PM.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Follow @thefairfaxgirl on&nbsp;<a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thefairfaxgirl\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Instagram&nbsp;<\/span><\/a>+&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thefairfaxgirl\"><span class=\"s2\">TikTok<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;for the latest Northern Virginia updates, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/events\/\"><span class=\"s2\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 100+ events weekly to peruse. 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