Leesburg's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled

LEESBURG, VA — July 4 events across the country will not look the same this year thanks to the coronavirus. Many cities and towns have been forced to cancel the annual Fourth of July events, including Leesburg. Although Leesburg's fireworks, parade and concert have been canceled, they have been replaced with other events.

The Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department is hosting “The Decoration of Independence,” a Fourth of July house decorating contest for those living within the town limits of Leesburg.

Residents are encouraged to decorate their place of residence and enter the contest no later than Thursday, June 25. Information and registration can be found on the town's website.

The Dodona Manor in Leesburg will be celebrating July 4 with a reading of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s January 1941 Four Freedoms speech starting at 10:45 a.m. In the speech, Roosevelt proposed four freedoms that people everywhere in the world are fundamentally entitled to enjoy: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.

"We are prepared for many scenarios that will depend on the phase that Northern Virginia is in on July 4th," Dodona Manor said. "Whatever the circumstances, we will celebrate July 4th and share our program with the public!"

The town of Purcellville will be hosting an Independence Day Parade on July 4 from noon to 1 p.m., with setup and assembly beginning at 11:15 a.m. at Loudoun Valley High School. The parade will be following the traditional route starting at Loudoun Valley and ending at Emerick Elementary School on Nursery Avenue.

Purcellville also is encouraging residents to decorate their homes, front porches and yards for Independence Day. The three homes with the best decorations will receive two $10 vouchers to be used at any of the participating businesses in Purcellville.

The online application for residents to participate in the contest and be included on the official Patriotic Porch Tour map is due by noon on Sunday, June 28. The map will be published on the Town website so people will be able to walk or drive to see the decorations.

Businesses in Purcellville are also encouraged to decorate for Independence Day and to be included in the official Patriot Path map for patrons to visit on the holiday. To participate, businesses can complete the online application which is due noon on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

Due to the pandemic, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute. Check your event before you go. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.

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