HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2017-06-19 4th of July celebration
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
June 19, 2017
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 10:00 a.m., followed by concert
and fireworks show at Ida Lee Park beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Leesburg, VA (June 19, 2017) – The Town of Leesburg
will host its 27th annual Independence Day Celebration
on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, presented by Loudoun
Medical Group.
Start the holiday by showing your patriotic spirit at the
annual Independence Day Parade, held through
Historic Downtown Leesburg beginning at 10:00 a.m.
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 10th Annual Patriot’s Cup Competition, sponsored by Loudoun Now
newspaper. 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 9:45 a.m. to hear the fifes 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.leesburgva.gov/july4th for an
online version. King Street will close to through-traffic at 9:30 a.m. in preparation for the
parade. Downtown streets will re-open at approximately 11:30 a.m.
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The celebration kicks into high gear at 6:00 p.m. at Ida Lee Park. Gates open at 5:45pm. Be sure
to arrive early and grab a spot on the lawn for a full night of fun, food and great music. The
opening concert act, Sub-Radio, will kick-off the night performing their well-known originals
and popular hits. The headliner concert by The Robbie Limon Band will begin at 7:30 p.m., with
music that will rekindle the 70’s era. A full food court will be onsite with funnel cakes, ice
cream, hot dogs and other goodies.
The biggest bang of the evening begins at 9:30 p.m. 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 ensure that as many vehicles as possible
are parked in the park, so attendees are asked to be patient while waiting t o enter and exit. The
Town reminds our guests to use designated crosswalks if walking to the park.
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 9:30 p.m. No other activities will be rescheduled.
On the day of the event, please check the Town of Leesburg Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/LeesburgVirginia) and Twitter account (@TownofLeesburg) for weather
updates.
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