July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events Around Manassas

MANASSAS, VA — Independence Day is fast approaching so it's time to find out where you can celebrate in and around Manassas. Area events include fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun.

To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going on in Manassas and the surrounding areas.

July 4 Festivities For 2024

What: Celebrate America Manassas 4th of July

Where: The Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William St, Manassas, VA

When: July 4, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

July 4 on the Manassas Museum lawn provides family-friendly activities and a fireworks display. The event runs from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. with fireworks starting at 9:15 p.m.

What: Star Spangled South Riding Parade and Fireworks

Where: South Riding Golf Club, 43237 Golf View Dr, Chantilly, VA

When: June 28, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Individuals and groups will march in this patriotic parade from Town Hall (43055 Center Street) to Center Street and Upper Clubhouse to end at the SR Golf Course 43237 Golf View Drive). Music and food vendors will follow from 6:30pm to 9:15 p.m. with fireworks from 9:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

What: Brambleton's What a Blast

Where: Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park, 22831 Hanson Park Dr, Aldie, VA

When: June 29, 6 p.m.

Brambleton Community Association is working with Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services to host What a Blast. The event will include music, games, a kid’s zone, food trucks, beverages for all ages and a fireworks show starting around 9:30 p.m.

What: Workhouse Arts Center Independence Day Fireworks

Where: 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA

When: June 29, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Enjoy one of the region's largest pre-July 4 fireworks shows. There will be lawn games, a DJ and live music, food trucks and drinks, children's activities and fireworks show.

What: Fireworks, Food and Family Fun at Lake Fairfax Park

Where: Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston, VA

When: June 29, 12 p.m.; Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Enjoy the Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole, food trucks, live performances and fireworks.

What: Quantico's Independence Day Celebration

Where: Lejeune Field, Quantico MCB, VA, Kelton Ave, Quantico, VA

When: July 4, 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

MCCS and MCB Quantico will host an Independence Day Celebration from 5 p.m .to 9:30 p.m. on July 4. This event is only open to DoD identification cardholders and their guests. No event passes will be issued, and it is not open to the general public.

What: Dale City Fourth of July Parade and Family Fun Day

Where: Dale Boulevard & Kirkdale Drive, Dale City, VA

When: July 4, 10 a.m.

This tradition held by the Dale City Civic Association starts with a parade on Dale Blvd from Kirkdale Dr to Gemini Way. After the parade, attend Family Fun Day in the VDOT Commuter Lot on Gemini Way with community vendors, food vendors, and children's games at 12 p.m.

What: Great Meadow Fourth of July Celebration

Where: 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA

When: July 4, 5 p.m. to past dusk

Great Meadow hosts a fireworks show boosted by patriotic colors and a musical score. Arrive early for music, food and entertainment. Tickets are required for this event.

What: City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade

Where: Downtown Fairfax, VA

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

The City of Fairfax's Independence Day Parade and Fireworks was a tradition that started in 1967. The parade, the largest Fourth of July parade in Virginia, includes marching bands, floats, Shriners' little cars and big motorcycles, old fire engines, clowns and more. Historically, the Old-Fashioned Fireman's Day with firefighter-related activities followed the parade. Today, it is now "Future Fire Fighter's Day" with children's activities on fire safety and education.

What: City of Fairfax Independence Day Evening Show and Fireworks

Where: Fairfax High School Stadium 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, VA

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

Following the parade and other daytime festivities, city residents will gather for live music starting at 6:30 p.m. and a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. on July 4.

What: National Independence Day Parade

Where: Constitutional Avenue, Washington, DC

When: July 4, 11:45 a.m.

This national parade draws thousands of spectators and features bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military and specialty units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams, national dignitaries, celebrity participants and more. The route runs along Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Street.

What: A Capitol Fourth Concert

Where: West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC

When: July 4, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

This Independence Day concert, a tradition for decades, is broadcast live from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol. The lineup includes Smokey Robinson, Fantasia, Darren Criss, Alfonso Ribeiro, military bands and more. It is free and open to the public. Gates will open at 3 p.m. You can also watch it on TV at 8 p.m. EST. Check your local listings for viewing information.

What: Fireworks on the National Mall

Where: National Mall, Washington, DC

When: July 4, 9:09 p.m.

The National Park Service will host its annual Independence Day fireworks celebration on the National Mall, The display will start at 9:09 p.m. and will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Check the National Park Service website for more information on access points along the National Mall, prohibited items and road closures.—

What: City of Manassas Park Independence Celebration

Where: Signal Hill Park, 9300 Signal View Dr, Manassas Park, VA

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

Enjoy food trucks, live music, beer garden, carnival rides, games, pony rides and more. Fireworks will begin at dusk.

Today, Americans celebrate the birth of a new nation with fireworks, parades, concerts, and family gatherings and barbecues. Celebrations, though, predate by centuries the designation of Independence Day as a federal holiday, which didn’t happen until 1941.

During the pivotal summer of 1776, the pre-Revolutionary celebrations honoring King George III’s birthday were replaced with mock funerals as a symbolic break from the crown.

It was an exciting time in Philadelphia — the Continental Congress voted to break from the crown and, two days later on July 4, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the original 13 colonies —New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland. Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia — to adopt the Declaration of Independence.

The first annual commemoration of the nation’s independence was in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, while the Revolutionary War was ongoing. Fireworks have been part of Fourth of July festivities since the first celebration in Philadelphia.