Independence Day Parade

Thursday, July 4, 2024, 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 15th 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!

2024 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

Thursday, July 4, 2024, 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. 

Back by popular demand is Old Skool Cleveland, with their high energy and costumes performing hip hop hits from the 80s and 90s.

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.

Plan to grab dinner or a snack from our food vendors.

2024 Food Vendors include:

A Southern Fish Fry serving:
Fried Fish Sandwich, Shrimp with Fries, Oysters with Fries, Fried Chicken Wings with Fries 

Bar Therapy Beverages serving:
Mocktail Frozen Beverage in a Pineapple or Cup

Bruster's Real Ice Cream serving:
Ice Cream, Waffle Cones, Whipped Cream, Sprinkles, Bottled Water

Dogs On The Curb Gourmet Hot Dogs serving:
Specialty Hot Dog Combos Chips and Beverage Jamaican Jerk, Buffalo, Colossal Chili, Jalapeno and Build Your Own Dogs

Frosty Softy LLC serving:
Soft serve Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Milkshakes, Smoothies

Gruto's Soft Serve serving:
Ice Cream, Waffle Cones, Milkshakes, Floats, Sundaes 

King of Pops Chantilly serving: 
Variety of handcrafted, all-natural popsicles 

La Glorieta Salvadoreña serving:
Pupusas, Tacos, French Fries

LB Concessions Inc serving:
Steak & Cheese Sub, Italian Sausage Sub, Greek Gyro, Chicken tenders Basket, Chicken Wings Basket, Foot long Corn dog, Hamburger, Loaded Cheese Fries 

My Alfajor serving:
Empanadas of various flavors, Lavender Lemonade, Bottled Water

NC. Ribs on Wheels serving:
Smoked Ribs, Smoked Brisket Sandwich, N.C.Chop BBQ Sandwich, Chicken Wings, Half Smoked Sausage, Collard Greens, Green Beans, Baked Beans, Mac n Cheese, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw 

Paradise Ice Cream serving:
Funnel Cakes, Fried oreos, Ice Cream, Toppings, Lemonade 

Pop's Praiseworthy Popcorn serving:
Kettle Cooked Popcorn 

SDS SOUL FOOD serving:
Fried Fish, Fried Pork Chops, Chicken Wings Baskets, Fries, Chicken Tenders Steak, Cheese Egg Rolls, Catfish Nuggets, Cheeseburger

Snackpop LLC serving:
Corn on the Cobb with toppings, Fresh Honey Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Mango Lemonade

Something About Her Lemonade serving:
Flavored Lemonade, Light up Lemonade, Italian Ice, Nachos, Cotton Candy 

The Vegan Factory serving:
Nachos Asada, Asada Frie, Tacos Asada, Chili Dog, Hot Dog, Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, Chips and Cheese

Two Smooth Dudes Food Truck serving:
Crab Tots, Loaded Tots, Garlic Parm Tots, Buffalo Chix Wrap or Salad, Spinach Almond Wrap or Salad 

Food vendor booths open from 6 PM -9:30 PM and located throughout the festival field area.

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.

Interested in joining us as a sponsor? Click here for our 2024 sponsorship package

Questions, email jenn@jenniferegoldman.com for sponsorship information.

 ***If you require a reasonable accommodation to access a Town of Leesburg service, program or activity, you may request such accommodation in a timely manner by submitting are request at ADA Accommodation Request | Town of Leesburg, Virginia (leesburgva.gov)

2024 Sponsors

Freedom Sponsor:

 Stars & Stripes Sponsors:

 Liberty Sponsor:

Old Glory Sponsor: