20th Annual Independence Day Celebration
Sunday, July 4, 2010
The Town of Leesburg held its 20th annual Independence Day Parade on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Spectators of all ages lined King Street through Historic Downtown Leesburg to see patriotic floats, animals, classic cars and more.
First time competitors, the Packard family of Lovettsville, Virginia took home the 3rd annual Patriot Cup. The Patriot Cup competition, sponsored by Leesburg Today, is awarded each year to the top patriotic float. The winner’s name will be engraved on the Patriot Cup, which is on display at the Leesburg Town Hall.
In addition, the parade award committee chose the best entries in several categories. The winners of each category are invited to join the Mayor and Town Council at 7:30pm on Tuesday, July 13 at Town Hall to receive their awards. The 2010 parade winners are:
Best Walking Group Patriotic Peddlers
Best Interpretation of Theme (Under 15) Temple Hall Farm
Best Interpretation of Theme (Over 15) VFW Post 1177
Most Creative (Under 15) Cub Scout Pack 572
Most Creative (Over 15) Loudoun County Master Gardeners
The evening concert and fireworks at Ida Lee Park drew an estimated 23,000 people in attendance. With a variety of food vendors on hand, live entertainment and the largest fireworks show in Northern Virginia, the event drew visitors from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland as well as locals to enjoy the celebration.
For more information about the Independence Day Celebration, please contact the Special Events Supervisor or Ida Lee Park Recreation Center at 703-777-1368.
