Independence Day Parade

Saturday, July 4, 2026, 10:00 am - Be in the know - TXT Leesburg4th to 888777 for text message opt in!

Downtown Leesburg, King Street from Ida Lee Drive to Fairfax Street.

Start the holiday by showing your patriotic spirit at the annual Independence Day Parade, held through Historic Downtown Leesburg beginning at 10:00 am.

The parade will start at Ida Lee Park, lead by the American Originals and travel down King Street and conclude at Fairfax Street. Put on your patriotic best and join your friends and neighbors to celebrate the birthday of the United States!

This year’s parade will also feature the 16th annual Patriot’s Cup Competition, sponsored by the Loudoun Now newspaper. This award will go to the best parade entry; winners’ names will be engraved on the Patriot Cup, which will be on display at Town Hall.

A real patriot treat for the parade is the parade prelude of the American Originals fife & Drum Corps sponsored by Toth Financial! This patriotic group will travel the parade route beginning at 9:45am from Ida Lee Park and stop throughout the route for short performances for the crowd to enjoy!

Join the Parade! If you are interested in participating in the parade, entry is free!

2026 Parade Entry Form

King Street will close to through-traffic at 9:30 am in preparation for the parade. Downtown streets will re-open at approximately 12 pm.

 Concert and Fireworks at Ida Lee Park

Saturday, July 4, 2026, 6:00 pm

Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg, VA 20176. (Nearest address. Please follow event parking signs)

Celebrate America’s big day at Ida Lee Park and enjoy a great night of music, food, fireworks, and fun!

Gates open at 6:00 pm and music starts at 6:30 pm, so be sure to arrive early and grab a spot for a full night of celebration. 

Go Go Gadjet will take the stage to deliver premium live music entertainment. Their signature sound fuses the infectious rhythms of dance music with reimagined classics and today's hottest hits.

A full food court will be onsite with funnel cakes, ice cream, burgers, hot dogs, tacos, and so much more.

The biggest bang of the evening begins at 9:30 pm when the largest fireworks show in the region will light up the sky. Choreographed to patriotic music, this light show is not to be missed.

Parking is available at the interior lots off Ida Lee Drive, and the Festival Field parking off King Street. Due to limited parking availability at Ida Lee Park, we cannot accommodate RV or bus parking in any of the parking fields. The Town of Leesburg staff will work hard to ensure that as many vehicles as possible are parked in the park, so attendees are asked to be patient while waiting to enter and exit. The Town also reminds our guests to use designated crosswalks. 

Leesburg Fire and Rescue Volunteers will be on site to provide medical assistance if needed.

Coolers and large bags are permitted but will be checked at gate entrances.

Pets, alcohol, glass bottles and personal fireworks (including sparklers) are not permitted.

In the event of a cancellation due to weather, fireworks will be rescheduled for July 5th at 9:30 pm. No other activities will be rescheduled. Please note: Every effort will be made to hold the event on its scheduled date. The start time of the fireworks may be adjusted to avoid incoming rain and/or severe weather.

These additional parking locations allow for a convenient walk to Ida Lee Park Festival Field
Pennington Lot
112 Church St NE
Leesburg, VA 20176

Town Hall Garage
10 Loudoun St SW
Leesburg, VA 20146

Loudoun County Garage
146 Loudoun St SE 
Leesburg, VA 20176

Due to limited parking, no RV or bus parking will be permitted at Ida Lee Park Festival Parking Filed.

Please remember that the following items are prohibited. 

• No personal fireworks (including sparklers)
• No alcoholic beverages
• No pets
• No glass containers
• No grills
• No pop-up tents or canopies may be set up inside the Festival Field. Canopies must be set up against the fence line. Please ask an event staff member if you have any questions about where canopies are permitted.

All bags and coolers will be subject to inspection upon entering the festival area.

Enjoy Dinner or a Snack from our Food Vendors

A Southern Fish Fry
Serving: Fried Fish Sandwich, Fried Shrimp, Fries 

Mo’s Fried Chicken and Smash Burgers
Serving: Burgers, Chicken Sandwich, Popcorn Chicken Pieces 

The birria beat
Serving: Quesabirria  Birria, Steak, and Chicken Tacos,  California Burrito, Chicken, Birria, and Steak Quesadilla, Nachos  

Something About Her Lemonade
Serving: Flavored Lemonade,  Mini Pancakes, Loaded Nachos, Cotton Candy

Snackpop
Serving: Corn on the Cobb with toppings served on a stick or in a bowl

Skrimp Shack
Serving: Whiting, Catfish, or Flounder Sandwich, Shrimp Po Boy, Shrimp & Crab Po Boy, Chicken Strip Basket 

ResQ BBQ
Serving: BBQ Bowl, w/Pork, Chicken, or Brisket Served with choice of 1-Side Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken (Smoked Boneless/Skinless Thigh) 

Pop's Praiseworthy Popcorn
Serving: Kettle Cooked Popcorn

Paradise Ice Cream
Serving: Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos, Ice Cream, Lemonade 

Lupitas Taqueria
Serving: Authentic Street Tacos, Quesadillas Mexican Tortas 
Authors Best-Selling Ice Creams Small Batch Ice Creams and Sorbets, Ice Cream Bars, Ice Cream Floats 

Lemon Face Shakers
Serving: Classic lemonade & limeade various flavors. 

LB Concessions
Serving: Greek Gyro, Italian Sausage Sub, Steak & Cheese, Cheeseburgers,  Foot long Corndog  

Lattimore's Funnel Cakes
Serving: Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos, Strawberry, Mango and Lavender Lemonades

King of Pops
Serving: All-natural, non-GMO, dye free, real fruit popsicles in a variety of fruity and creamy flavors

Jay Vending Company
Serving: Freshly Spun Cotton Candy and selling: LED Light up wands/swords 

Gruto's Soft Serve Soft
Serving: Ice cream cups/cones 

Dogs On The Curb Gourmet Hot Dogs
Serving: Jamaican Jerk, Buffalo, Colossal Chili, Classic and Create Your Own Dogs

Bruster's Real Ice Cream
Serving: Ice Cream (waffle cone, sprinkles, whip cream) 

YUMMIE THAI KITCHEN
Serving: Pad Thai Chicken / Vegetarian, Shrimp Drunken Noodles, Jasmine Rice Bowl, Beef Penang, Kids Options: Chicken Bites Sides: Fried Dumplings Chicken or Vegetarian

For more information about how to be involved in the Independence Day Celebration parade, please contact the Events Coordinator or Ida Lee Park Recreation Center at 703-777-1368.

Be in the Know: text Leesburg 4th to 888777

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