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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
June 14, 2018
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Show Your Patriotic Spirit in the Leesburg 4th of July Parade
All are welcome to participate in the 28th annual Independence Day Parade.
Leesburg, VA (June 14, 2018) – You’ve always wanted to be in a parade and now’s your chance!
The Town of Leesburg is seeking entries
for the 2018 Independence Day Parade.
The parade will kick-off at 10:00 a.m. on
Wednesday, July 4, 2018, from Ida Lee
Park, travel south on King Street and
conclude at Fairfax Street. Civic groups,
youth organizations, community groups,
families and others are encouraged to
participate in the parade. No entry fee is
required! Pre-registration is
encouraged, but not mandatory. The
application for the parade is available
online at www.leesburgva.gov/july4th or
at the front desk of Ida Lee Park Recreation Center.
This year’s parade will feature the 11th Annual Patriot Cup Competition, sponsored by the
Loudoun Now newspaper. This award will go the best parade entry. The winners will have their
name engraved on the Patriot Cup which is displayed in the Town Hall trophy case outside the
Council Chamber.
Presenting sponsor for the Leesburg Independence Day Celebration is Loudoun Medical Group.
For more information, contact Ida Lee Park Recreation Center at 703-777-1368 or online at
www.idalee.org.
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2018 Patriot Cup Winner