With July upon us, it is time to start figuring out your plans to celebrate Independence Day.  One of my favorite places to watch fireworks on the 4th is from a boat on the Potomac River. The Potomac provides an exceptional place from which to view the Fireworks from the National Mall in Washington D.C. The local PBS radio station plays classical music to accompany the display and you can hear it coming from all of the boats anchored on the river. If you haven't had the opportunity to do that, it really is a great experience.

If you are looking for something a little bit simpler to arrange, there are many local communities that are sponsoring Fireworks.  Below you will find a partial list of Fireworks displays in the Northern Virginia Area (click on the  location name for further information about the event).

   1. Lake Fairfax Park , Reston: 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston, VA. Fireworks begin around 9:15.
   2. Herndon Community Center: 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon,VA. Fireworks begin around 9:30
   3. Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run,   Fairfax City: , Fireworks begin at dark.
   4. Langley High School,McLean,VA: 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLen,VA. Fireworks begin at dark. Sponsored by the McLean Community Center.
   5. George Mason High School, Falls Church,VA: 7124 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church,VA. Live Music begins at 7:00 pm, Fireworks at 9:30
   6. Ida Lee Park, Leesburg,VA: Route 15, Gates open at 6:00, Fireworks at 9:30.
   7. The Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William Street , Manassas,VA, 20110.  Enjoy the 'beach party with  live music, boardwalk games, carnival food and fireworks.

Additional locations that will be having fireworks displays in Loudoun County include:


    * Franklin Park Fireworks Display—9:30 p.m. (Rain Date: July 5)
    * Ashburn Village Fireworks Display—9:30 p.m. (Rain Date: July 5)
    * Middleburg Community Center Fireworks Display—Dark (Rain Date: July 5)
    * Hillsboro Community Center Fireworks Display—Dark (Rain Date: July 6)

Have a wonderful and safe July 4th holiday!