Schools
Guide to Attending Fairfax High School's Anniversary Celebrations
Schedule and traffic alerts.
Planning to go to Fairfax High School's homecoming and 75th anniversary shindig this afternoon? See below for schedule and traffic information.
Schedule:
- 4-5 p.m.: Homecoming parade. Shuttles start free service from FHS to Van Dyck Park at 3:30. All participants need to assemble at 4 for a 4:15 start. The parade will march from the park to the school.
- 4:30-6:30 p.m. - Rebel spirit tailgate.
- 5-6:30 p.m. - Check in for a tour of the newly renovated school. Access at entrance No. 1.
- 6:45 p.m. - Pre-game activities.
- 7 p.m. - Homecoming game kick-off. Watch as FHS (hopefully) wipes the turf with Langley.
- 9 p.m. - Post-game festivities and fireworks in FHS stadium.
- 9:30-11 p.m. - Reception at Army-Navy Country Club. Yes, there's a cash bar!
Park in the FHS parking lot to take advantage of free shuttle service to the start of the parade route.
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Traffic alerts:
- Traffic delays will begin just before the start of the parade and will last until after the parade ends. Consider alternate routes.
- Southbound Old Lee Highway traffic will be closed at Rebel Run during the parade.
- Northbound Old Lee Highway traffic will be held behind the parade.
- Side streets along the road will be closed during the parade and will be opened as the parade passes.
- For information about traffic delays, call 703-385-7924.
Can't wait? Click here to see Fairfax City Patch's special on the history of Fairfax High School. And hear from Lehman Young, one of the honored alumni picked to attend the coin toss just before the Rebels take the field.
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