July 4 Fireworks In Northern Virginia: 2026 Event Guide

Fourth of July activities in Virginia will have extra sparkle in 2026 as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial, of the Declaration of Independence.

The holiday falls on a Saturday in the middle of a three-day weekend, July 3-5. To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to fireworks and other celebrations across Northern Virginia and D.C.

National Independence Day Parade 2026

• When: July 4, 10:30 a.m.
• Where: Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
• Details: Marching bands, military units, floats, giant balloons and patriotic performances along the National Mall.

Salute to America Celebration & Fireworks

• When: July 4
• Where: National Mall, Washington, D.C.
• Details: America250 celebration featuring military demonstrations, patriotic performances and an evening fireworks display.

Fairfax City Independence Day Parade & Evening Show

• When: July 4
• Where: Old Town Fairfax and Fairfax High School
• Details: Parade begins at 10 a.m.; evening entertainment and fireworks begin at 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate America in Manassas

• When: July 4, 3-10 p.m.
• Where: Historic Downtown Manassas
• Details: Live music, family activities, food vendors and fireworks after dark.

Leesburg Independence Day Parade

• When: Downtown Leesburg
• Where: July 4, 10 a.m.
• Details: Annual parade through historic downtown featuring marching bands, floats and community groups.

Concert and Fireworks at Ida Lee Park

• When: July 4, 6 p.m.
• Where: Ida Lee Park, Leesburg
• Details: A night of music, food, fireworks and fun.

Independence Day at Franklin Park

• When: July 4, 5-10 p.m.
• Where: Franklin Park, Purcellville
• Details: Live music, children's activities, food vendors and fireworks.

An American Celebration

• When: July 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Where: George Washington's Mount Vernon
• Details: Daytime fireworks, military demonstrations, a naturalization ceremony and family activities.

Vienna Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks

• When: July 4
• Where: Yeonas Park, Vienna
• Details: Community celebration with live entertainment and an evening fireworks display.

Arlington Fourth of July Parade

• When: July 4, 10 a.m.
• Where: Fairlington, Arlington
• Details: Neighborhood parade featuring decorated bikes, community groups and local performers.

Signal Hill Park Fourth of July Celebration

• When: July 5
• Where: Signal Hill Park, Manassas Park
• Details: Food trucks, live music and an evening fireworks show.

Alexandria Birthday Celebration & Fireworks

• When: July 11, 6-10 p.m.
• Where: Oronoco Bay Park, Alexandria
• Details: Alexandria celebrates both the nation's 250th birthday and the city's anniversary with live entertainment and fireworks.