HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2020-05-22 Leesburg Cancels 4th of July Celebration
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
May 22, 2020
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Town of Leesburg 4th of July Celebration Canceled
Parade, concert, and fireworks will not be held due to concerns over the
coronavirus pandemic.
Leesburg, VA (May 22, 2020) – The Town of Leesburg’s annual 4th of July celebration, including
the parade, the concert at Ida Lee Park, and the fireworks display, has been canceled due to
concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
“In order to hold our 4th of July celebration, we would need to be in Phase 3 of Governor
Northam’s Forward Virginia plan for relaxing the public health restrictions,” said Leesburg Town
Manager Kaj Dentler. “Even if we enter Phase 1 next week, it is unlikely we will be in Phase 3 by
early July. Given the planning and commitments to vendors and performers that need to made
now, we have made the decision to cancel. We are disappointed, but feel that it is in the best
interest of the health and safety of our community.”
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