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Independence Day Fireworks Friday, July 3 in Lorton
Event features fireworks, live music, food vendors, beer, wine and extended studio and gallery hours at Workhouse Arts Center.

Start the Independence Day weekend off with a bang — bring your friends and family to the Workhouse for the best fireworks show in Northern Virginia.
The Workhouse Arts Center is proud to present its Fourth Annual Independence Day Fireworks & Concert Friday, July 3, from 5:30-9 p.m.
This year’s event includes a free outdoor concert featuring The Sixth Generation at 7 pm; a spectacular fireworks display at dark (approx. 9pm); 25+ food trucks and vendors; beer (featuring Forge Brew Works) and wine; and special extended studio and gallery hours until 8:30pm.
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“The Sixth Generation” is an authentic 1960s rock band that never fails to delight audiences with their family-friendly, fun and upbeat performances. They were officially inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame in 2011.
Pack your blankets and lawn chairs, grab your friends and family, and head to the Workhouse for a fun summer evening to celebrate Independence Day! Concert and fireworks are free, $10 parking fee per vehicle. No outside alcohol is permitted. Fireworks, music and performers are subject to change in schedule without notice.
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If you are interested in volunteering for the event email support@workhousearts.org.
Participating food vendors featuring members of Frontier Kitchen:
- Kool Zone (Chicken & Funnel Cakes)
- Della Js (Sandwiches & Salad)
- Kustom Coffee & Cake La La (Coffee & Cupcakes)
- BBQ Near U (BBQ ribs, hot dogs & burgers)
- Ahhh Wah Gwaan (Roasted Corn & Vegetarian)
- Rumalutions (Rum Cakes)
- Caseros and Appalacian Eddie (Empanadas & Sandwiches)
- DC Locos (Tacos & Burritos)
- Capital Alphajores (Cookies)
- DC Slices (Pizza)
- Granted Bakery (Pastries & Ice Cream Sandwiches)
- Jay’s Vending (Cotton Candy & Glow Sticks)
- Crab Cab (Crab cakes & soup)
- Flaming Kings (BBQ)
- Capital Culinary (Vegetarian)
- Paradise Ice Cream (Ice Cream)
- Ada’s Kitchen (BBQ & Fried Chicken)
- Candy Drawer and Boso (Desserts & Snacks)
- DC Pollo (Peruvian Chicken)
- Sarah’s Snowballs (Snocones)
- All Things Cookin (Fish Fry)
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