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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release Media Contact:
Betsy Fields, Research & Communications Manager
bfields@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Town of Leesburg Announces Independence Day Parade
“Patriot Cup” Winner
Leesburg, VA (July 6, 2015) – On
Saturday morning, the rains
held off as the 2015 Leesburg
Independence Day Parade made
its way down King Street
through the historic downtown.
Spectators of all ages lined the
parade route to see patriotic
floats, animals, classic cars,
dance groups and more.
The parade featured the 8th
annual Patriot Cup competition, sponsored by Leesburg Today, which is awarded to the top
patriotic entry, with the winner’s names to be engraved onto the Patriot Cup. The Cup is on
display year-round at Leesburg Town Hall. This year’s winner was the Loudoun Fair and
Associates, Loudoun County 4-H Clubs and the Loudoun Extension Service float. Standing for
head, heart, hands and health, the Loudoun 4-H is a youth development program of the Virginia
Cooperative Extension. The program teaches leadership, citizenship and life skills that will
benefit youth for the rest of their lives. The activities encourage a “learning through doing”
philosophy.
In spite of a rainy afternoon, the skies cleared in time for the evening celebration at Ida Lee
Park. The celebration featured a concert and fireworks, sponsored by the United States Marines
and Wells Fargo. The event drew a fabulous crowd, with an estimated attendance of 19,500 in
and around the park vicinity. A variety of food vendors on-hand along with live entertainment
featuring the country sounds of the band, Harley Boone, as well as the largest fireworks display
in Northern Virginia, made for an exceptional evening. The event drew visitors from
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland, as well as locals to enjoy the celebration.
For more information about this and other Town of Leesburg events, please contact the Town
of Leesburg Parks and Recreation Dept at 703-777-1368.
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