Bring your red, white, and blue spirit to these exciting family-friendly parades in Northern Virginia this Fourth of July. From marching bands to costume contests, there is no shortage of thrilling sights to see this Independence Day.
Note: Many events are being canceled or rescheduled due to the extreme heat, so check before you head out.
Lovettsville Independence Day Celebration
July 3, 5–10 p.m.
Starting at Lovettsville Community Center, see a festive parade at 5:30 p.m. that ends at Lovettsville Elementary School. Following this event, make your way over to the Lovettsville Community Park for carnival games, balloon twisting, a live DJ, and a pool bash at 6:30 p.m. Food vendors include Lovettsville Ruritans, Hershey’s Ice Cream, and Kona Ice of Martinsburg. A firework display begins at 9:30 p.m. Lovettsville Community Center: 57 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville
Children’s Roll N’ Stroll
July 4, 9 a.m.
Kids and adults can dress up in costumes and decorate their bikes, wagons, or strollers for a procession down Fredericksburg’s Caroline Street, ending in Market Square. Prizes are awarded for best costumes and decorated vehicles, and the parade rollout begins at 9:30 a.m. Leashed dogs are welcome. Caroline Street and Frederick Street, Fredericksburg
City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade
July 4, 10 a.m.–noon
Watch the largest parade in the Commonwealth of Virginia as it dazzles downtown Fairfax with marching bands, floats, fire engines, and your favorite movie characters. A variety of food vendors include Colonial Kettle Corn, Empanadas de Mendoza, and Moo Thru Ice Cream. 10209 Main St., Fairfax
Dale City 4th of July Parade
July 4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
This patriotic parade in Dale City runs down Dale Boulevard from Kirkdale to Gemini Way. See high school marching bands and community organizations showcase red, white, and blue cheer. Afterward, celebrate Family Fun Day in the Gemini Way VDOT Commuter Lot with local vendors, food stations, and children’s games. Dale Boulevard and Kirkdale Drive, Dale City
4th of July Hometown Celebration
July 4, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Festivities begin with the Little Patriots Parade at 8:30 a.m., followed by the main parade at 10 a.m. around the Village Center. Fire trucks, antique cars, horses, and local organizations are featured, with several prizes awarded. These displays are followed by more family fun with food, commemorative merchandise, inflatable slides, and face painting. Village Centre Green: 776 Walker Rd., Great Falls
Leesburg Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 10 a.m.–noon
Visit Historic Downtown Leesburg to view this spectacular parade traveling down King Street. The 15th annual Patriot’s Cup Competition awards the best parade entry with the winners’ names engraved on the Patriot Cup. Don’t miss the parade prelude of the American Originals Fife and Drum Corps. A concert and fireworks show at Ida Lee Park begins at 6 p.m. Ida Lee Park Recreation Center: 60 Ida Lee Dr. NW, Leesburg
Purcellville Independence Day Parade
July 4, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
With a theme of “Let Freedom Ring,” the Purcellville Independence Day Parade will start and finish at Blue Ridge Middle School, making a roughly 2.5-mile loop. Expect fire trucks, community organizations, and vehicles decked out in patriotic colors and flags. Check the website for a full parade route and road closures. 551 E. A St., Purcellville
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