From Northern Virginia to Hampton Roads, Patch has rounded up the best July 4th fireworks displays and festive events across Virginia. Ready to have a blast this Fourth of July? You'll find parades, fireworks and more in our annual list of patriotic events around Northern Virginia celebrating the nation's 248th birthday. Music, tasty treats, and creative costumes await at these eight free Fourth of July parades in Northern Virginia. Celebrate America's birthday with a fiery Fourth of July fireworks display in these Northern Virginia communities. Scroll down to see our latest listings of music, fireworks, parades and festivities scheduled in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula on the 2025 Independence Day weekend. July 2-6 Colonial Beach Carnival, Weekdays 5-11 p.m. Weekends 1-11 p.m. Main Street Reedville. At the Corner of Washington and Colonial Avenues, Colonial Beach. [] Celebrate the 4th of July in Washington, DC & Fairfax by seeing fireworks! These are just some of the best places to watch fireworks in Northern Virginia. The parade has all the requisite ingredients for the Fourth of July: marching bands, floats, Shriners' little cars and big motorcycles, old fire engines, clowns, and the scorching sun. The parade has featured flyovers by the Flying Circus Aerodrome — and, in 1996, a hot air balloon race. Independence Day is a big deal when you live so close to the nation’s capital. Of course there are an abundance of firework displays and community parades, but there’s also plenty of other ways to spend the weekend. Check out some of the holiday celebrations, festivals, concerts, and family events that are happening this weekend. Smithsonian Folklife Festival July 2–7 Immerse yourself in July 4 th is back with a bang! Celebrate with Loudoun County fireworks, patriotic parades and other activities throughout the holiday weekend. Kick off your holiday early and celebrate the 30th anniversary of South Riding’s patriotic Star-Spangled Parade on June 27. Ready to have a blast this Fourth of July? Check out our big list of parades, fireworks and other patriotic events around Northern Virginia for Independence Day. From fireworks in northern Virginia to concerts and parades, there are tons of 4th of July Events in Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, and Loudoun! Some activities are tied to viewing the DC fireworks from Northern Virginia and others are on days other than Friday, July 4th, 2025. Celebrate July 4th with fireworks, parades, potlucks, naturalization ceremonies and other patriotic events around Northern Virginia. (Photo by Timothy Wolff on Unsplash) Ready to celebrate America’s birthday? Summer is in full swing. This month’s main event is the Fourth of July (see our roundup of parades, parties and places to watch fireworks) but you’ll find plenty of other things to do all month long, including free outdoor concerts and free workout classes, rooftop bars, mini golf, and outings with kids. Check out the list below for even more ways to get out and enjoy Northern Virginia Northern Virginia’s fireworks fans are in for a double dose of celebration this Independence Day, as both the City of Manassas and the City of Manassas Park host major events packed with parades The 4th of July in Northern Virginia is marked by parades that spark a sense of patriotism and community spirit. One notable parade is the Independence Day Parade in Fairfax City, featuring floats, marching bands, and local organizations as they make their way through the streets of downtown Fairfax. Find festive fireworks, the Loudoun County Fair, and a performance of "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" at these July events. Celebrate the Fourth of July in Virginia this summer with some star-spangled events. Fireworks, ringing bells, and patriotism abound. Are you looking for ideas on how and where your family can enjoy July 4th this Friday? Below are several parades, celebrations and fireworks displays in and around Fairfax County for you to choose from, as we join together in celebrating America's Independence Day.
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