2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Alexandria

Fourth of July activities in Alexandria could have extra sparkle in 2026, 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 in Alexandria and the surrounding areas.

July 4 Festivities In Alexandria

Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon

Enjoy a fun-filled evening with your family that includes dazzling fireworks and patriotic musical performances. Meet General Washington and hear his remarks as he commemorates the 250th anniversary of our nation. Play 18th-century lawn games and experience a variety of demonstrations like dancing and blacksmithing. Walk through history at a Revolutionary War encampment and immerse yourself in the daily life of soldiers, military officers, and the women and children who traveled with the army.

Adult tickets start at $52 for the general public and $41.60 for members; see website for more details.

• Friday, July 3, 6 p.m.
• George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon

Around The Region

Vienna: Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks

Celebrate America’s Independence Day and Vienna’s fourth annual Liberty Amendments Month featuring live music, kids' entertainment, food trucks, and fun for the whole family!

• Thursday, July 2, 6:00 p.m.
• Yeonas Park 1319 Ross Drive, SW, Vienna

Dale City: 4th of July Parade and Family Fun Day

Watch Dale City's parade starting at 10 a.m. on the 4th of July. The Family Fun Day immediately follows the parade at about 12 noon. It ends at 2 p.m. The Family Fun Day has local nonprofits, amateur crafts, and food/drink vendors with items for sale.

• Saturday, July 4, starting at 10 a.m.
• Dale Boulevard from Kirkale to Gemini Way, Dale City

Manassas: July 4th - Celebrate America

Experience an all-American celebration in Historic Downtown Manassas on July 4th, Independence Day, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.! Celebrate America features a variety of food and craft vendors, offering delicious treats and unique items and is a FREE event to attend. The highlight of the evening is one of the largest fireworks displays in Northern Virginia, lighting up the sky at 9:15 p.m.

• Saturday, July 4, 3 p.m.
• Historic Downtown Manassas, 9431 West Street, Manassas

Leesburg: Concert and Fireworks at Ida Lee Park

Celebrate America’s big day at Ida Lee Park and enjoy a great night of music, food, fireworks, and fun! Gates open at 6:00 p.m., and music starts at 6:30 pm, so be sure to arrive early and grab a spot for a full night of celebration. Go Go Gadjet will take the stage to deliver premium live music entertainment. Their signature sound fuses the infectious rhythms of dance music with reimagined classics and today's hottest hits. A full food court will be on-site with funnel cakes, ice cream, burgers, hot dogs, tacos, and so much more. The biggest bang of the evening begins at 9:30 p.m., when the largest fireworks show in the region will light up the sky. Choreographed to patriotic music, this light show is not to be missed.

• Saturday, July 4, 6 p.m.
• Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive, NW, Leesburg

Purcellville: Franklin Park Independence Day Celebration for the 250th

Gather the family and plan to spend the evening with us to celebrate Independence Day! Food trucks, face painting, giant inflatables and amusements beginning at 5:00 pm, along with tunes from DJ Bifocals. Live music from Loudoun Jazz Ensemble from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., and the Sons of the American Revolution will lead a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Settle in for a spectacular fireworks display beginning at 9:30 pm, accompanied by live music from the Loudoun Symphonic Winds. This is a free event. Parking is not guaranteed after 8:30 pm, so plan to arrive early, bring a picnic, and enjoy the festivities.

• Saturday, July 4, 5 p.m.
• 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville

Celebrations around the country not only recall the events leading up to the Continental Congress's adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, but also look ahead, aiming to make the 4th of July weekend a massive, multigenerational cultural moment focused on community connections and charitable giving.

America’s Block Party, an unprecedented coast-to-coast initiative, is one of the signature events of America 250, the congressionally chartered nonprofit overseeing the semiquincentennial celebration.

A Times Square Ball Drop, a rolling series of ball drops, timed to occur at midnight on July 3 in every U.S. time zone from Guam to American Samoa, is part of the “Giving 4th Broadcast Benefit Show,” creating a nearly 24-hour celebration of the 250th anniversary. It’s part of the broader “Giving 4th” initiative that aims to make and establish Independence Day the biggest annual day of giving.

A time capsule will be buried in Philadelphia to be opened in 2276 on July 4. It contains a carefully curated collection of letters and artifacts reflecting the leadership, institutions, and communities that shape the country today. It will include contributions from all three branches of the U.S. federal government and submissions from each of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., and five territories.

Separately, the White House’s Freedom 250’s biggest spectacles are the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, running June 25 to July 10; the July 4 Salute to America Fireworks, also on the National Mall; “Sail 4th 250,” billed as the largest-ever flotilla of tall ships from around the world in New York Harbor; and Rushmore 250, an iconic 4th of July fireworks on July 3 alongside military concerts and live presidential reenactors.

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