Ashburn 4th Of July: Find Fireworks, Parade, Concert In Leesburg

ASHBURN, VA — When it comes to Independence Day celebrations in Loudoun County, places such as Ashburn and Sterling tend to go relatively small in ceding the spotlight to the two big ones in the county seat of Leesburg. We're talking about the annual parade through downtown and then the concert and fireworks at Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW.

(As for Independence Day weather, according to the National Weather Service: Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly after 5 p. m. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100.)

The parade begins 10 a.m. at Ida Lee Park, travels down King Street and concludes at Franklin Street. It includes the American Originals Fife and Drum Corps, which will perform at the intersection of King and Market Street just before the parade begins.

The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. will feature The Free, an upscale party band that "blends modern style and rootsy charm." On site will be a full food court with funnel cakes, ice cream, burgers, hot dogs and more.

What's billed as "the largest fireworks show in the region" will begin around 9:30 p.m. Parking is available at the interior lots off Ida Lee Drive, as well as the festival field lot off King Street. Click here for the parking map. Coolers and large bags are permitted but will be checked at gate entrances. The rain date is 9:30 p.m. July 5.

Here are other area events:

• Town of Middle 4th of July Celebration: It begins 6 p.m. at the Middleburg Community Center at 300 West Washington Street and includes a parade and fireworks.
• Independence at Franklin Park: It begins at 5:30 p.m. with several bands at the Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, and the fireworks are scheduled to begin around 9:15 p.m. Admission is $10 per carload.
• Purcellville Fourth of July Hometown Parade: It begins at 12:30 p.m. and is sponsored by the Purcellville Volunteer Fire Department.

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