Celebrate July 4 All Around NoVa
🎉 July 4 Celebrations in Northern Virginia
🗽 Fairfax City
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Independence Day Parade – 10 a.m. in downtown Fairfax. Think marching bands, colorful floats, and community spirit galore (northernvirginiamag.com).
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Evening Fireworks at Fairfax High Stadium – Gates open 6:30 p.m., with live music and fireworks lighting up the sky around 9:30 p.m. (free with basic stadium rules) (nbcwashington.com).
🏞️ Great Meadow in The Plains
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The Big Boom – Family-friendly fun starting at 5 p.m., with air shows, pony rides, food trucks, and a big fireworks spectacle at 9 p.m. (ticketed event: $60 per car) (annwilsonhomes.com).
🎤 Historic Downtown Manassas
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Celebrate America! – Festivities begin at 3 p.m. downtown, with food, live tunes, kids’ activities, and one of the area’s largest fireworks shows at the museum lawn around 9:15 p.m. (free) (annwilsonhomes.com).
🎆 Leesburg (Ida Lee Park)
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Independence Day Parade – 10 a.m. along King Street.
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Evening Show & Fireworks at Ida Lee Park – Gates open at 6 p.m., music from 6:30 p.m., and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. (northernvirginiamag.com).
🏛️ Mount Vernon
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Independence Fireworks – At George Washington’s estate from 6–9:30 p.m., with patriotic music, wreath-laying, and fireworks over the Potomac starting around 9:15 p.m. (ticketed: $50 adults, $36 youth) (mountvernon.org).
🌳 Herndon (Bready Park)
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Herndon 4th of July Celebration – Festivities starting at 6:30 p.m. with music, face painting, and family games, followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (nbcwashington.com).
🍂 Culpeper (Rockwater Park)
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Culpeper 4th of July Celebration – Free event in Rockwater Park; fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. following a family-friendly program (nbcwashington.com).
🎆 DC National Mall Viewspots (from VA)
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Gravelly Point Park, Netherlands Carillon, and Marine Corps War Memorial – Great places to watch the big 9:09 p.m. fireworks show over DC—no need to go downtown (northernvirginiamag.com).
📅 Quick Overview Table
Location Day & Starting Time Fireworks Time Fairfax City July 4 – Parade at 10 a.m., show at 6:30 p.m. ~9:30 p.m. Great Meadow July 4 – Gates open at 5 p.m. 9 p.m. Manassas July 4 – Starts at 3 p.m. ~9:15 p.m. Leesburg (Ida Lee) July 4 – Parade at 10 a.m., music at 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Mount Vernon July 4 – 6–9:30 p.m., historic site ~9:15 p.m. Herndon July 4 – 6:30 p.m. start 9:30 p.m. Culpeper (Rockwater) July 4 – Family event 9:15 p.m. DC Viewpoints from VA July 4 – Arrive early for best spots 9:09 p.m.
✨ Pro Tips for a Stellar Experience
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Plan early: Popular events (Fairfax, Manassas, Great Meadow) fill up quickly. Show up early for good parking and lawn spots.
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Pack smart: Bring blankets or low chairs, snacks, water, and bug spray.
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Family-friendly: Events in Herndon, Culpeper, and Manassas are great for kids with games and entertainment before the fireworks.
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Historic flair: Mount Vernon offers a beautiful backdrop and patriotic heritage to accompany the evening show.
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Skip the city crowd: DC-viewpoints from VA offer a relaxed yet awe-inspiring view of the National Mall fireworks.
Whether your readers are moving into one of these communities or simply looking for a great local hangout, this guide keeps things friendly, informative, and focused on the real deal—July 4th.
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