July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Fairfax City

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — Cities and counties across the country continue to bring back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified the last two years.

July 4 is just around the corner, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Fairfax City, so you can start planning now.

What: Independence Day Evening Show

Where: Fairfax High School, Stalnaker Stadium, 3501 Lion Run

When: Tuesday, July 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Due to ongoing construction at the Fairfax High School stadium and a shortage of licensed pyrotechnicians, the city's evening show will take place on Tuesday, July 5, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. There will be no onsite parking. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no children's activities. Come enjoy music, parade awards and fireworks, which will be displayed after dark.

What: Independence Day Parade

Where: 4100 Chain Bridge Road

When: Monday, July 4, 10 a.m.

Fairfax City will celebrate July 4th with its annual Independence Day Parade. Starting at 10 a.m., the parade will loop around Old Town Fairfax, along Chain Bridge Road, Main Street, University Drive. Come and enjoy nine high school marching bands, inflatable parade balloons, clowns, and floats.

What: Fireworks on the National Mall in D.C.

Where: Fireworks will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

When: The 17-minute display will be held on Monday, July 4 starting at 9:09 p.m.

Arlingtonians don't have to cross the river to view the fireworks. There are several places in Virginia to view the show, including Gravelly Point, Key Bridge, and the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) and Netherlands Carillon. To reach the last three viewing spots, take Metrorail to the Rosslyn station and walk south toward Arlington Cemetery.

One of the main fireworks viewing spots in Arlington, the Air Force Memorial, will be closed on Monday, July 4 due to the ongoing Arlington National Cemetery expansion project.

What: 42nd annual Capitol Fourth concert

Where: National Mall

When: The 42nd annual Capitol Fourth concert on PBS will begin at 8 p.m. ET, with country music singer and four-time Grammy-nominee Mickey Guyton serving as host of the event from D.C.

Guyton will lead an all-star cast in a patriotic evening of musical performances by top stars from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway featuring the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Jack Everly.

Capping off the concert broadcast on PBS will be live coverage of the fireworks display on the National Mall captured by multiple cameras stationed around the city.

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