July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Manassas

MANASSAS, 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 Manassas so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in the Manassas area:

July 4 Festivities

• What: Celebrate America Festival and Fireworks
  • Where: 9431 West St, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
  • When: From 3 p.m. to 1o p.m. on July 4
  • The event will include vendors, face painting, caricature artists, eating contests, and a bike decorating contest.
• What: Dale City Fourth of July Parade
  • Where: Beginning in Mapledale Plaza in Dale City
  • When: The parade is slated to start at 10 a.m. on July 4
• What: Freedom Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Run
  • Where: Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA
  • When: The first race is set to start at 8:30 a.m. on July 4
    • The 5K race is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. while the 1 mile race is set to start at 9:30 a.m.
• What: Baby Goat Bottle Feed
  • Where: Little Goat Farm at the Lake, 8954 Burwell Road, Nokesville, Virginia
  • When: 10 a.m. on July 4
• What: Lionel Ward and the New World Band concert
  • Where: VFW 1503, 14631 Minnieville Road, Dale City, VA, 22193
  • When: From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4
• 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.

Due to pandemic surges, 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.