4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Dale City

DALE CITY, VA — Coronavirus cases continue to drop across the country while the number of those who are fully vaccinated continues to rise, which means there is even more reason to celebrate this Independence Day. July 4 is almost here, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Dale City so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in Dale City and the rest of Prince William County:

• Not On The Fourth of July Fireworks
  • Where: Tim's Rivershore, 1510 Cherry Hill Road, Dumfries, VA 22026
  • When: Saturday, June 26
    • Tim's Rivershore hosts their Not on the Fourth of July Fireworks on an annual basis. This year's event may be the last, as the restaurant is scheduled to close in the fall. More information about the fireworks, including a specific time, will be posted on Tim's Rivershore's Facebook page.
• Dale City Independence Day Parade and Family Fun Day
  • Where: Dale Boulevard, from Kirkland Drive to Center Plaza
  • When: Saturday, July 3 at 10 a.m.
    • Dale City's annual parade has returned after a pause caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Businesses from around the area will march in the parade, organized by the Dale City Civic Association.
• Celebrate America in Historic Manassas
  • Where: 9431 West St, Manassas, VA 20110
  • When: 3 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
    • This celebration is centered in the heat of Manassas's historic district, near the visitor's center, museum, and Harris Pavilion. Bicycle and house decorating contests will be held to see who can best embody this year's "Americana" theme. The event also features concessions and novelty vendors.

Washington, D.C., Fireworks

Fireworks on the National Mall are returning to D.C. The 17-minute display will be held on Sunday, July 4, starting at 9:09 p.m. and will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

The National Park Service said that consistent with Centers for Diesease Control guidelines, people who are not fully vaccinated must wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces on the National Mall. Masks are required for everyone on all forms of public transportation. All the memorials, except the Washington Monument, will be open.

People visiting the National Mall for the fireworks should practice social or physical distancing, staying at least six feet away from others who are not a member of your household, according to the NPS.

To celebrate progress made in getting Americans vaccinated, President Joe Biden is planning to celebrate the July Fourth holiday as “a summer of freedom.” He will be hosting 1,000 medical workers, first responders, essential workers and military members on the South Lawn of the White House for the National Mall fireworks.

The 41st annual Capitol Fourth concert on PBS will be pre-recorded, with singer and actress Vanessa Williams serving as host of the event from D.C. The concert will include pre-recorded performances by Jimmy Buffett, Gladys Knight, Alan Jackson, Jennifer Nettles and Renée Fleming.

The Capitol Fourth airs on PBS on July 4 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET.

The National Symphony Orchestra will perform John Williams’ inspiring composition “Olympic Fanfare” in tribute to Team USA, honoring the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams as they prepare for the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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.

Due to the pandemic, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.