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22 Fourth of July Fireworks Shows Set to Light Up the Night Sky in Northern Virginia

Celebrate America’s birthday with a fiery display.

By Michele Kettner June 8, 2026 at 8:51 am

Fourth of July is right around the corner. And you know what that means — fireworks shows are popping up around the region. Whether you’re looking for your local community festivities or want to celebrate with extravagant illuminations, here’s where you can catch the fireworks in Northern Virginia.

Warrenton Town Limits Festival

June 26, 4 p.m.
800 Waterloo Rd., Warrenton, free

Star Spangled South Riding

June 26, 5 p.m.
South Riding Golf Club: 43237 Golf View Dr., South Riding, free

Star Spangled Sterling

June 26, 4–9 p.m.
Sterling Community Center: 120 Enterprise St., Sterling, free

Lake Fairfax Park

June 27, noon –10 p.m.
1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston, $20–$25 per vehicle

Workhouse Fireworks & Summer Bash

June 27, 4–9:30 p.m.
9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, $50 for parking, free

Brambleton’s What a Blast!

June 27, 5–10 p.m.
Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park: 22831 Hanson Park Dr., Aldie, free 

McLean Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

June 27, 5–10 p.m.
Langley High School: 6520 Georgetown Pk., McLean, free

Celebrate America 250

July 2, 5:30 p.m. (festival), 9:15 p.m. (fireworks)
LOVE Park at Reston Station: 1900 Reston Metro Plz., Reston

Vienna’s Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks

July 2, 6–10 p.m.
Yeonas Park: 1319 Ross Dr. SW, Vienna, free

George Washington’s Mount Vernon

July 3 & 4, 6–10 p.m.
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Mount Vernon, $40–$50 for adults 12 and older, $28.80–$36 for kids

Independence Day in Historic Downtown Manassas

July 4, 3–10 p.m.
Manassas Museum lawn: 9101 Prince William St., Manassas, free

Fireworks in the Valley!

July 4, 4–10 p.m.
Bluemont Vineyard: 18755 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont, $20 for adults 21 and over, $15 for guests under 21

Franklin Park Independence Day Celebration

July 4, 5–10 p.m.
17501 Franklin Park Dr., Purcellville, free

The Big Boom at Great Meadow

July 4, 4 p.m.
5089 Old Tavern Rd., The Plains, $60+ per car

4th of July Spectacular in Stafford County

July 4, 6 p.m.
John Lee Pratt Memorial Park: 120 River Rd., Fredericksburg, free

Celebrate Independence Day in Middleburg

July 4, noon
Middleburg Community Center: 101 N. Madison St., Middleburg, free

Concert and Fireworks at Ida Lee Park

July 4, 6 p.m.
60 Ida Lee Dr. NW, Leesburg, free

Great Falls 4th of July Fireworks

July 4, 6–9:30 p.m.
Turner Farm: 925 Springvale Rd., Great Falls, free, $20 suggested donation

City of Fairfax Evening Show & Fireworks

July 4, 6:30–10:30 p.m.
Fairfax High School: 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, free

Herndon’s 4th of July Celebration

July 4, 6:30 p.m.
Bready Park: 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon, free

July 4th Fireworks in Fredericksburg

July 4, 9 p.m.
Fredericksburg Convention Center: Carl D. Silver Pkwy., Fredericksburg, free

Alexandria & USA Birthday Celebration

July 11, 6–9:45 p.m.
Oronoco Bay Park: 100 Madison St., Alexandria, free

Feature image courtesy Great Meadow

Michele Kettner

Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.

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