Leesburg’s annual Independence Day celebration is back this July 4, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the summer.
The day starts at 10 a.m. with the traditional parade through downtown. The route kicks off at Ida Lee Park, runs down King Street, and ends at Fairfax Street. If you’re planning to come early to snag a good spot, remember that King Street will close at 9:30 a.m. and reopen around 12:30 p.m.
One of the highlights of the parade is the Patriots Cup Competition. Local groups put a lot of heart into their floats, and Loudoun Now is once again sponsoring the contest for best float.
Later, the action shifts back to Ida Lee Park where gates open at 6 p.m. Silver Bullets, a crowd favorite, takes the stage at 6:30 p.m. Expect a full food court with everything from hot dogs to funnel cakes. Then at 9:30 p.m., one of the area’s biggest fireworks shows will light up the sky—choreographed to music for an extra splash of drama.
Coolers and large bags are allowed but will be checked at the gates. Just a heads-up: no pets, alcohol, glass containers, or personal fireworks (even sparklers) are allowed inside.
If it rains, fireworks will move to Saturday night at 9:30 p.m., but other events won’t be rescheduled. Organizers will keep a close eye on weather and adjust fireworks timing as needed.
Parking will be tight. Besides Ida Lee Park, you can use the Town or County garages or the Pennington Lot. Plan to walk a bit and use crosswalks—Leesburg police will be managing safety and flow.
A.V. Symington Aquatic Center will be closed all day on July 4, and the Ida Lee Rec Center will only be open from 6 a.m. to noon.
Thanks go out to this year’s sponsors: Sprouts Farmers Market, Wegmans, Loudoun County Orthodontics, Michelle Radley Chevrolet, Morven Park, and Leesburg Buick GMC.
Leesburg has changed a lot over the years, but events like this still capture what’s best about small-town tradition. Come out, celebrate with neighbors, and enjoy a real Loudoun County Fourth.
