Annandale July 4th Fireworks, Other Events: 2018 Guide

ANNANDALE, VA—The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, which means your family can enjoy fireworks and other fun holiday events.

We gathered up all the firework shows and festivals happening near Annandale so you can start planning how you'll celebrate our country's 242nd birthday. Patch will update this guide up to July 4 with additional events and information.

Falls Church Fireworks: July 4, 6 p.m.

George Mason High School, 7124 Leesburg Pike

Watch Falls Church's fireworks show from George Mason High School. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with seating available at Jack Gambill Athletic Fields or the Northern Virginia Graduate Center Parking Lot. Visitors can enjoy food trucks such as Margaret's Soul Food, Los Wingeez, and other food trucks selling ice cream, cotton candy and shaved ice. Turtle Recall will perform at 7 p.m.

The event is free to the public. Blankets and flat-based chairs are allowed for seating on the field. Food and drinks will be sold on site, but alcohol, smoking, glass containers, fireworks, and pets are not permitted.
Parking at the high school will only be available to event personnel and visitors with a handicap placard. Visitors can park for free nearby at the West Falls Church Metro Station Parking Garage.

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Fairfax's 52nd Annual Independent Day Celebration: July 4, 10 a.m.

4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax

A parade will loop around downtown Fairfax in the afternoon. As the sun sets, head over to Fairfax High School at 3501 Rebel Run, where there will be music and dancing as well as children's activities. On-stage entertainment begins at 6 p.m., and the fireworks show will begin after dark, which is around 9:15-9:30 p.m.

Alexandria Birthday Celebration: July 7, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison Street, Alexandria

Alexandria celebrates America's 242nd birthday and Alexandria's 269th in one big celebration. Visitors can enjoy live music by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, patriotic birthday cake, food vendors and a dazzling fireworks display over the Potomac River.

Fireworks at Mount Vernon

3200 Mount Vernon Hwy, Mount Vernon

Independence Fireworks: June 29-30, 6 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

A fitting destination for Independence Day festivities is the first president's mansion. Watch fireworks choreographed to patriotic music. Cost with a mansion tour is $35 for adults, $25 for youth; without mansion tour is $30 for adults and $20 for youth.

An American Celebration at Mount Vernon: July 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Visitors will flock to Mount Vernon to see daytime fireworks over the Potomac River, cannon fire and military re-enactments. The cost is included in admission to the estate.

Workhouse Arts Center Fireworks in Lorton: June 30, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
9518 Workhouse Way Lorton

The 30-minute fireworks show will follow a performance by the US Navy Band Commodores, the Navy's premier jazz ensemble. Visitors can enjoy local food trucks, craft beer, fine wine and non-alcoholic drinks.

Guests may bring blankets and lawn chairs, but coolers, outside food and beverages, and pets are not allowed. Service animals are welcome.

Admission to Workhouse Fireworks is free, while parking is $20 per car (cash only) at the Workhouse campus (enter via eastbound Workhouse Road).

Vienna Fireworks: July 4, 7:15 p.m.

Yeonas Park, 1319 Ross Drive SW

Enjoy Vienna's annual fireworks show starting at 9:30 p.m. Beforehand, Mars Rodeo will provide musical entertainment, and the Vienna Little League concession stand will sell food and drinks. Attendees should bring their own chairs and blankets for the shows.

National Independence Day Parade: July 4, 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Constitution Avenue NW from 7th Street NW to 17th Street NW

Marching bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams and more celebrate Independence Day in this patriotic, flag-waving, red, white and blue celebration of America's birthday.

A Capitol Fourth: July 4, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.,

West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol

Co-sponsored by the National Park Service and the National Symphony Orchestra, join Jimmy Buffett and the Broadway cast of Escape to Margaritaville, pop superstars the Temptations and the Beach Boys, country music star Luke Combs, host John Stamos, and many more as they honor our country’s 242nd birthday. Gates will open at 3 p.m.

DC Fireworks Display: July 4, 9:09 p.m. - 9:27 p.m.

National Mall

Independence Day culminates with a spectacular fireworks display over the National Mall. The fireworks will be launched from the area of the Reflecting Pool, and will be visible from many locations throughout D.C. and Northern Virginia. The fireworks will be cancelled in case of heavy rain, thunderstorms or high winds.

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