What's Open, Closed For Fourth Of July 2021 Around Vienna

VIENNA, VA — With COVID-19 metrics improved from earlier in 2021, many Fourth of July celebrations will be returning. Vienna's Fourth of July fireworks event will be held on Jul7 4, while Sprinklers & Sparklers is canceled.

The Independence Day holiday falls on Sunday, July 4, which also means Monday, July 5 will be the observed holiday for closures. Town of Vienna and Fairfax County government offices will be closed on July 5, and other services will have schedule changes.

Below are the openings and closings to know around Vienna for the holiday. Scroll down to the end of the story for our Fourth of July guides.

Town of Vienna government offices: Closed on July 5.

Fairfax County government offices: Closed on July 5.

Fairfax County courts: Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court are closed on July 5.

Fairfax County Public Schools: July 5 is a holiday for all employees.

Animal shelter: The Fairfax County Animal Shelter offers services by appointment.

Community center: The Vienna Community Center is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fourth of July.

Fairfax Connector: Fairfax Connector will operate on a Sunday schedule on July 4 and offer Saturday service on July 5.

Libraries: Patrick Henry Library and other Fairfax County Public Library locations will be closed on July 4 and 5.

Metro: Metrorail will offer additional service on July 4 to accommodate riders attending fireworks displays. On July 5, trains will run on a Sunday schedule. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on both days. Metrobus will operate on a Sunday schedule on July 4 and 5. See timetables for details. MetroAccess customers can make reservations during the holiday, but subscription trips will be canceled both days.

Park authority: Colvin Run Mill; Sully Historic Site; nature centers at E.C. Lawrence, Hidden Oaks, Hidden Pond and Huntley Meadows; and Green Spring Gardens are closed on July 4. Riverbend Park visitor center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and indoor arena from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. but the visitor center is closed.

Post offices: Closed on July 5.

Recreation centers: RECenters are open regular hours to 4 p.m., except the George Washington RECenter, which is closed on July 4.

Trash and recycling pickup: Town of Vienna pickup will happen as scheduled on July 5 with no brush, bulk or yard waste. For Fairfax County collection customers, regular trash, recycling, yard waste and special collection services happens on July 5. The customer service center will be closed on July 5. Private collection customers should check with their provider for changes.

Trash and recycling centers: The I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex are closed on July 4.

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