4th of July Parade Announced in the Town of Purcellville

From the Town of Purcellville:

Come and visit Purcellville’s Fourth of July Parade!

The Purcellville Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Purcellville are pleased to invite you to the annual Independence Day Parade kicking off at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4th. The parade will start at Emerick Elementary School, march down Orchard Avenue, turn right onto Main Street, take a left onto Maple Avenue, and conclude at Loudoun Valley High School. As a convenience for families with small children or those with sensitive hearing, a “quiet zone” will be designated on Main Street along the parade route in the vicinity of Purcellville Marketplace (130 E. Main St.). Marked by signage, the quiet zone is a section of the parade route with reduced canon fire, sirens, and loud music from participating

Please note that streets along the parade route will be closed from approximately 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. to through traffic. “Amazing American Heroes” has been selected as the 2016 parade theme. Parade unit winners will be chosen by the Independence Day Parade Citizen Volunteer group. Again this year, the Purcellville Gazette will be handing off the "Liberty Cup," which is currently in the possession of the 2015 top winning entry from St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Keep your eyes on the parade for the 2016 winners, as the top three patriotic entries will receive a ribbon and a banner to display during the parade.

For additional information, please contact Donnie Embrey with the Purcellville Volunteer Fire Department at 703-727-7191 or FORESTFFEMBREY@AOL.COM or visit here.

About The Town of Purcellville, Virginia

Purcellville is an award-winning town of nearly 8,500 residents located in Loudoun County, approximately 40 miles west of Washington, DC. It has been honored for its green initiatives, most recently with the prestigious Siemens Sustainability Award for Small Communities. The Town has an elected Mayor and six Town Council members. Once a stop along the W&OD rail line, Purcellville has maintained its historic old-town feel through the restoration and maintenance of its many downtown structures, reflecting the Victorian architecture popular during the early 1900s.

Today, Purcellville is the economic hub of western Loudoun County and a popular weekend destination for antiquing, entertainment, farmer’s markets, wineries, breweries, distilleries and restaurants. More info here.

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