HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2010-06-28 Independence Day celebration
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Rachael Goodwin
Special Events Supervisor
rgoodwin@leesburgva.gov
703-737-7156
Join the Town of Leesburg in Celebrating the 4th of July!
Leesburg, VA (June 28, 2010) - Start your July 4th with a bang! The 2010 Town of Leesburg’s
20th annual Independence Day Celebration will be held on Sunday, July 4th 2010.
Show your patriotic spirit at the annual
Independence Day Parade, held through
Historic Downtown Leesburg. The parade
will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Ida Lee Park,
travel south down King Street and conclude
at Fairfax Street. Put on your patriotic best
and join your friends and neighbors to
celebrate the birthday of the United States!
Once again, Toth Financial will be
sponsoring a performance of the popular
fife and drum corps, the American
Originals, at 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of
King and Market Streets, prior to the start
of the parade. Grab a viewing spot early and enjoy their unique renditions of patriotic favorites.
This year’s parade will feature the 3rd
annual Patriot’s Cup Competition,
sponsored by Leesburg Today newspaper.
This award will go to the best parade entry.
The winning entry will receive a banner to
carry during the parade and their name will
be engraved on the Patriot Cup.
If you are interested in participating in the
parade, entry is free! Please contact Ida Lee
Park Recreation Center for an application or
visit
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www.leesburgva.gov/index.aspx?page=568 for an online version. King Street will close to
through traffic at 1:30 p.m. in preparation for the parade; streets will re-open at approximately
3:30 p.m.
The excitement and fun continues at Ida Lee Park at 6:00 p.m. when the gates open for the
“Celebration in the Park.” Celebrate America’s big day at Ida Lee Park while listening to the
tunes of up-and-coming country act Savannah Jack. This family-friendly, nationally touring band
has opened for Kenny Rogers, Vince Gill, John Fogerty and other country greats. With their
debut single hitting the airwaves in May, the Town of Leesburg is proud to have Savannah Jack
headline the Independence Day Celebration.
Be sure to grab a bite at the event as plenty of food vendors will be on hand. Nothing tastes
better on the 4th of July than burgers, hotdogs, ice cream and funnel cake. Other culinary
favorites will be available, including tacos, BBQ, smoothies, and stir fry.
The biggest bangs of the evening begin at 9:30 p.m. when the largest fireworks show in the
area lights up the sky. Choreographed to patriotic music, this light show is not to be missed.
Parking is available at the interior lots off Ida Lee Drive, and the festival field parking off King
Street. The Town of Leesburg staff will work hard to insure that as many vehicles as possible are
parked in the park, so attendees are asked to be patient while waiting to enter and exit. For
safety reasons, the Town reminds pedestrians attending the fireworks show to use designated
cross walks.
Leesburg Fire and Rescue Volunteers will be on site to provide medical assistance, if needed.
Coolers and large bags are permitted but will be checked at gate entrances. Pets, alcohol, glass
bottles and personal fireworks (including sparklers) are not permitted. In the event of rain,
fireworks will be rescheduled for July 5th at 9:30pm. No other activities will be rescheduled.
For questions or further information, contact Rachael Goodwin, Special Events Supervisor for
Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department at rgoodwin@leesburgva.gov or 703-737-7156.
Information is also available on the Town website at www.leesburgva.gov/index.aspx?page=568.
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