Fairfax City 4th Of July Fireworks, Parade, Times: 2019 Guide

FAIRFAX, VA—There's so much going on around here involving Independence Day that it actually encompasses two days. The festivities begin Sunday, June 30, with "A Hometown Celebration" at City Hall and continue Thursday, July 4, with a parade through downtown and fireworks after that.

(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.)

Sunday's celebration begins at 5 p.m. at the Veterans Amphitheater on the ground of City Hall, 10455 Armstrong Street. Look for games, food trucks from city businesses and a 7 p.m. concert by the "award-winning" City of Fairfax Band. Should rain interfere, the event will be relocated to the Stacy S. Sherwood Community Center at 3740 Old Lee Highway—including food vendors.

Come Thursday, the 53rd annual Independence Day parade begins 10 a.m. at 4100 Chain Bridge Road (rain or shine). It'll loop around downtown, along Chain Bride Road, Main Street, University Drive and Armstrong Street. Among the parade's performers will be nine high school marching bands, inflatable parade balloons, floats and clowns.

That night, the fun moves to Fairfax High School at 3501 Rebel Run. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., there will be live music, dancing and children's activities such as face painting and balloon artists. The on-state entertainment begins at 7 p.m., and will be followed by the fireworks display.

Here's the complete schedule:

• Independence Day Parade

10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Downtown Fairfax (Rain or Shine)

• Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center Open House

9:00 am - 4:00 pm - 10209 Main Street

• Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House Tours

11:30 am - 1:00 pm - 10386 Main Street
Free guided tours of the 1812 and the 1927 sections of the house.

• Old Fashioned Fireman's Day

12:00 pm - 4081 University Drive
Firefighter competition, food & beverages, fun for the kids!

• Evening Show & Fireworks

6:30 - 10:30 pm - Fairfax High School - 3501 Rebel Run
Rain date - July 5th (Fireworks Only)
6:30-9:00 pm: Children's Activities
7:00 pm: Live music by The Darby Brothers
8:00 pm: Presentations of Awards
8:30 pm: The Darby Brothers

9:30 pm: Fireworks! Followed by The Darby Brothers

Here's the parade route:

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