HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2014-06-24 Independence Day celebration
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Leesburg Hosts 24th Annual Independence Day Celebration on
Friday, July 4, 2014
Festivities will begin with downtown parade at 10am and continue at 6pm with
concert and fireworks show at Ida Lee Park
Leesburg, VA (June 24, 2014) –
Celebrate the 4th of July in true
hometown style at the Town of
Leesburg’s 24th annual Independence
Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, 2014,
sponsored by Winding Cross Urgent
Care.
Start the holiday by showing your
patriotic spirit at the annual
Independence Day Parade, held
through Historic Downtown Leesburg
beginning at 10am. The parade will
start at Ida Lee Park, travel 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! This year’s parade will also feature the 6th Annual Patriot’s Cup Competition, sponsored
by the Leesburg Today newspaper. This award will go to the best parade entry. Winners’ names
will be engraved on the Patriot Cup which will be on display at Town Hall for the remainder of
the year.
Back this year is the American Originals Fife and Drum Corps, sponsored by Toth Financial. This
traditional corps adds a patriotic sound to the parade and is a favorite among parade viewers.
The group will perform at the intersection of King and Market Street as a prelude to the parade.
Plan to arrive downtown by 9:45am to hear the fife and drums before the parade kicks off.
If you are interested in participating in the parade, entry is free! Please contact Ida Lee Park
Recreation Center (703-777-1368) for an application or visit www.idalee.org for an online
version. King Street will close to through-traffic at 9:30am in preparation for the parade.
Downtown streets will re-open at approximately 11:30am.
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The celebration kicks into high gear at 6:00pm when the gates open at Ida Lee Park. Be sure to
arrive early and grab a spot on the lawn for a full evening of fun, food and great music. The
tunes will start at 6:30pm with the Breakfast Club, featuring classic 80’s tunes. A full food court
will be on site with funnel cakes, shave ice, barbecue and other goodies.
The biggest bang of the evening begins at 9:30pm when the largest fireworks show in the
region will light 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. The Town also reminds our guests 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.
Contact:
Jeremy Payne
Recreation & Events Manager
jpayne@leesburgva.gov
703-737-1751
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