Fireworks Near Me: Old Town Alexandria July 4th Events 2023

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria's birthday fireworks will come days after the Fourth of July, but there are other fireworks and festivities to check out during the days before around Old Town Alexandria.

We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Old Town Alexandria for July 4 and beyond.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around Old Town Alexandria:

Alexandria 274th/USA 247th Birthday Celebration and Fireworks

When: Saturday, July 8, 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., rain date Sunday, July 9

Where: Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St., Alexandria, VA

The Alexandria/USA Birthday Celebration will feature fireworks, live music, food and more. The fireworks display is expected to begin around 9:30 p.m.

The schedule is:

• 6 p.m.: Performance by Three Man Soul Machine
• 7:30 p.m.: Welcome by NPR’s Suraya Mohamed, announcement by Town Crier, remarks by Mayor Justin Wilson, poetry by Alexandria Poet Laureate Zeina Azzam
• 8 p.m.: Distribution of birthday cupcakes by members of City Council
• 8:30 p.m.: Performance by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
• 9:30 p.m.: Grand finale fireworks display with Alexandria Symphony Orchestra performing 1812

Fireworks will be viewable at Canal Center Plaza (Center Canal Plaza) , Rivergate Park (2 Montgomery St.), Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison St.), Founders Park (351 North Union St.), Waterfront Park (1A Prince St.), Point Lumley Park, (1 Duke St.), Windmill Hill Park (501 South Union St.), Fords Landing boardwalk (99 Franklin St.), Jones Point Park (Jones Point Drive) and George Washington Masonic Temple (101 Callahan Drive).

An American Celebration at Mount Vernon

When: July 4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Mount Vernon, VA

On the Fourth of July, enjoy daytime fireworks, observe a naturalization ceremony with people around the world becoming U.S. citizens, watch a performance by the National Concert Band, learn the 18th-century baking process with Resident Baker Justin Cherry of Half Crown Bakehouse, sample fresh bread, see 18th-century magic in the upper garden with Mr. Peter Gardiner and more.

Washington, DC Fourth of July Celebration

When: July 4

Where: Around National Mall, Washington, DC

There will be various events for Fourth of July in DC, including the National Independence Day Parade from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Constitution Avenue NW from 7th Street NW to 17th Street NW with marching bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams and more. A Capitol Fourth Concert is a free event held on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol at 8 p.m. and will be livestreamed. Fireworks will be held starting at 9:09 p.m., launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

4th of July Celebration & Fireworks at the Military Women's Memorial

When: July 4, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Military Women's Memorial, Memorial Ave and Schley Dr., Arlington, VA

The Military Women's Memorial will host families for views of DC's fireworks. Attendees will enjoy a catered buffet, open bars, live music, family-friendly movies and popcorn, activities for all ages, photo booth, games and glowsticks.

City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade

When: Tuesday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: Downtown Fairfax, VA

The Independence Day Parade has been a tradition since 1967 and is the largest in Virginia. Parade participants include marching bands, floats, Shriners' little cars and big motorcycles, old fire engines, clowns and more. The parade is typically followed by an Old-Fashioned Fireman's Day with children's fire safety activities. Parade food vendors will also be on site.