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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Town of Leesburg Announces 22nd Annual Independence Day
Parade Winners
Despite the heat, the evening concerts and fireworks at Ida Lee Park drew large
crowds to Leesburg to celebrate the 4th of July
Leesburg, VA (July 6, 2012) – The Town of Leesburg’s annual Independence Day Parade was
held Wednesday, July 4, 2012, through the historic downtown. Spectators of all ages filled King
Street to see patriotic floats, animals, classic cars and more.
The parade featured the 5th annual
Patriot Cup competition, sponsored
by Leesburg Today. This year’s
winners were the “Patriotic Pedalers”
a group bicycle entry comprised of the
Klemm and Smith families of Leesburg
(pictured at right). This competitive
category is awarded to the top
patriotic entry, with the winners’
names to be engraved onto the
Patriot Cup. The Cup will be on display
at the Leesburg Town Hall.
Despite sweltering temperatures, the evening concert and fireworks at Ida Lee Park saw large
crowds, with 22,000 in estimated attendance. With a variety of food vendors on-hand, live
entertainment by the Rob Byer Band and Faded Image as well as the largest fireworks show in
Northern Virginia, the event drew visitors from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland as
well as locals to enjoy the evening celebration.
For more information about this event, please contact the Town of Leesburg Parks and
Recreation Dept at 703-777-1368.
Contact:
Rachael Goodwin, Special Events Supervisor
rgoodwin@leesburgva.gov • 703-737-7156
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