Fireworks Near Me: Leesburg's July 4th 2022

LEESBURG, 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 Leesburg so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in Leesburg:

• What: Leesburg Independence Day Parade
  • Where: The parade will start at Ida Lee Park and continue through King Street, historic downtown, and Fairfax Street.
  • When: Begins at 10 a.m. on July 4
    • The parade will include the annual Patriot's Cup Competition to recognize the best parade float. The award is sponsored by the Loudoun Now newspaper.
• What: Independence Day Celebration and fireworks at Ida Lee Park
  • Where: Ida Lee Park in Leesburg
  • When: Gates for the event will open at 6 p.m. A live concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m.
    • The event will also include a food court with festival foods, funnel cakes, ice cream, hot dogs. Live music will be performed by Kevin Mac & The Homies.
• What: Fireworks In The Valley At Bluemont
  • Where: 18755 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135
  • When: All day on July 4
• What: Purcellville Independence Day Parade
  • Where: Several locations in Purcellville
  • When: 11 a.m. on July 4, 2022
• What: Franklin Park fireworks
  • Where: Franklin Park, Purcellville
  • When: July 4, 2022. Fireworks will begin after sunset.
• What: Star Spangled South Riding
  • Where: The parade will begin at town hall, 43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
  • When: 5:30 p.m. on July 1
• 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.