July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Reston

RESTON, 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 Reston, so you can start planning now.

What: Fireworks at Lake Fairfax Park

Where: Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive

When: Saturday, July 2, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Lake Fairfax Park will be presenting fireworks just before 9 p.m., on Saturday, July 2. The park opens for ticketed entry at 10 a.m. Come early to enjoy food trucks and the Water Mine Park, which will be open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance/$15 at gate. Bikes and pedestrians are free. The park closes to new arrivals generally around 8:45 p.m.

What: Great Falls 4th of July Hometown Celebration & Fireworks

Where: 776 Walker Road, Great Falls

When: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday, July 4, at Great Falls Village Center; 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Turner Farm

Morning festivities kick off with the Little Patriots Parade, followed by the Main Parade around the Village Centre. After the parade, head to the Village Green with your kids for food and fun. In the evening, head to Turner Farm for the main event. Gates open at 6 p.m. for live music, games and food trucks. The fireworks start around 9 p.m. Register to participate in the Main Parade (free). Purchase booth space at the Hometown Celebration. Purchase premium viewing for the Fireworks ($150-$250).

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.

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