Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Fairfax City.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
|Updated Wed, Jun 28, 2023 at 12:26 pm ET
FAIRFAX CITY, VA — Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around Fairfax City for 2023.
We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Fairfax City so you can start planning now.
Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around Fairfax City:
City of Fairfax Independence Day Evening Show and Fireworks
When: Sunday, July 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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Where: Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, VA
The fireworks have been a tradition since 1967. Enjoy performances from Ocho de Bastos, national anthem from the Vienna- Falls Chorus, speeches, and a fireworks display from 9:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Bags and coolers will be checked at the event.
City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade
When: Tuesday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Downtown Fairfax, VA
The Independence Day Parade has been a tradition since 1967 and is the largest in Virginia. Parade participants include marching bands, floats, Shriners' little cars and big motorcycles, old fire engines, clowns and more. The parade is typically followed by an Old-Fashioned Fireman's Day with children's fire safety activities. Parade food vendors will also be on site.
Vienna Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks
When: Sunday, July 2, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Yeonas Park, 1319 Ross Drive SW, Vienna, VA
This fireworks event is part of Vienna's third annual Liberty Amendments Month. Along with fireworks starting around 9:30 p.m., there will be live music, kids entertainment, games, food trucks and more. Food and drinks will also be available from the Vienna Little League concessions stand. Blankets and lawn chairs can be brought to the event, but chairs cannot be used on the baseball field.
Town of Herndon Celebration and Fireworks Display
Where: Bready Park, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon
When: July 4, 6:30 p.m.; Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Town of Herndon is hosting its annual July 4th Celebration and fireworks display at Bready Park, featuring live music, bingo and family games. Fireworks will be launched at 9:30 p.m., from Herndon Centennial Golf Course.
Police will be closing Ferndale Avenue to through traffic from Vine Street to Barton Oaks Place once parking lots are full. The road will remained closed until the conclusion of fireworks.
Once the fireworks display is over, expect delays of up to 60 minutes in around Bready Park. Those who park at the Herndon Community Center may not exit until the fire marshal has given the all clear, which may be as long as 60 minutes after the end of the fireworks display.
The fire marshal will prohibit anyone on the Herndon Centennial Golf Course from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., on July.
In case of inclement weather, the fireworks may be delayed or postponed to July 5.
Visit the Town of Herndon website for more details about the July 4th celebration or call 703-435-6866 for weather updates.
Lake Fairfax Fireworks
Where: Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston 20190
When: July 1; ticketed entry begins at 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. fireworks display
Lake Fairfax Park will be celebrating Independence Day Saturday, July 1, starting at 10 a.m., when ticketed entry begins. Visitors can park and find a spot to view the fireworks, which will begin shortly after 9 p.m.
Food trucks will be at the park throughout the day, with picnic areas open on a fire-come-first-served basis.
Admission is $15 per car in advance and $20 at the gate on Saturday. Admission to the Water Mine is not included in the Independence Day ticket price.
McLean Community Independence Day Fireworks Celebration
When: Saturday, July 1, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA
This event features fireworks beginning around 9:15 p.m., gourmet food trucks, a DJ and giveaways. There will be limited parking on site. A shuttle will serve parking locations: McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 11 p.m.; Churchill Elementary School, 7100 Churchill Ave. from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 11 p.m.; and St. Luke Catholic Church and School, 7001 Georgetown Pike from 7 p.m. to approximately 11 p.m.
Washington, DC Fourth of July Celebration
When: July 4
Where: Around National Mall, Washington, DC
There will be various events for Fourth of July in DC, including the National Independence Day Parade from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Constitution Avenue NW from 7th Street NW to 17th Street NW with marching bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams and more. A Capitol Fourth Concert is a free event held on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol at 8 p.m. and will be livestreamed. Fireworks will be held starting at 9:09 p.m., launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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