HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2016-06-17 4th of July celebration
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Celebrate the 4th of July Hometown Style in Leesburg
Festivities will begin with downtown parade at 10am, followed by concert and
fireworks show at Ida Lee Park beginning at 6pm.
Leesburg, VA (June 17, 2016) –
The Town of Leesburg will host
its 26th annual Independence
Day Celebration on Monday,
July 4, 2016.
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
8th Annual Patriot’s Cup Competition, sponsored by Loudoun Now. This award will go to the
best parade entry. The winner’s name will be engraved on the Patriot Cup and displayed in the
Town Hall trophy case on the second floor.
Prior to the parade, the American Originals Fife and Drum Corps will perform at the intersection
of King and Market streets. Sponsored by Toth Financial, this traditional military-style music
group adds a patriotic sound to the parade and is a favorite among parade viewers. 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
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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.
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 night of fun, food and great music . A concert
by the cover band Blue Label will begin at 6:30pm. A full food court will be onsite with funnel
cakes, shaved ice, hot dogs 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.
Please check the Town of Leesburg Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LeesburgVirginia) and
Twitter account (@TownofLeesburg) for weather updates.
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