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The following Fourth of July celebrations are taking place in Loudoun County. It is conceivable that one could celebrate three days in a row.
July 3
Lovettsville
The Lovettsville Independence Day celebration takes place early, July 3, and begins with the Lovettsville Community Center’s annual parade.
Lovettsville columnist Sandy Ryan reports that the parade starts at 5:30 p.m. The parade route will be reversed this year, beginning at the community center and ending at Lovettsville Elementary School. For details about the bike decoration workshop and competition, see Sandy's column on the Web, at www.loudountimes.com/news/community. From the Community News page, scroll down to Towns and Villages.
At 6 p.m. the festivities begin at the Lovettsville Community Center with food, carnival-type games, music with DJ Joe Allen, and kid-pleasing amusements like the rock wall. pony rides, face painting, a moon bounce and 9-hole mini golf.
At 7:30 p.m. There will be a performance by the local dance troupe, the Blue Ridge Thunder Cloggers.
The evening ends with a display of fireworks at 9:15 pm.
Admission to activities is $3 in advance, $4 at the door. Children under 3 are admitted free. The parking is also free at the Lovettsville Community Park- entrance off Milltown Road.
July 4
Claude Moore Park Historic Area
This July 4 celebration runs from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and is for all ages, Activities include pony and wagon rides, music, crafts, Reptiles Alive, nature exhibits, and historic tours. Those attending will have the chance to play old-time and family participation games. Entrance will be at Loudoun Park Lane.. There is a suggested donation of $5 per family to be paid at the door.
Franklin Park
Franklin Park's gates open at 6 p.m. And there will be a performance at 6:15 p.m. by the Camerata Americana Chamber Ensemble and the Blue Ridge Thunder Cloggers. The Robbie Limon Band will play a mix of popular music from the '50s through today.
There will be fireworks with live orchestral music provided by the Loudoun Symphonic Winds.
The suggested donation is just $5 per carload. Franklin Park is located at 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville, just west of Purcellville on business Route 7.
Further information is available by calling Jeff Stern at 540-338-7973 or jeff.stern@loudoun.gov.
Great Meadow
Gates at Great Meadow open at 4 p.m.
Childrens activities include a petting farm provided by the Fauquier 4-H Club, a rock climbing wall,face painting, games, and pony rides.
The Bluemont Concert Series will provide music on multiple stages from 5p.m. until just before the fireworks begin.
Other activities include model rocket launches, giant scale radio controlled planes, a blimp, rescue helicopters, and a polo match.
Car passes are only $20 in advance and $40 at the gate. Hospitality tents, boxes, and rail spaces are also available at price ranging from$185 for a reserved tailgate spot on the fireworks rail, to $1,395 for a rail hospitality tent. Early reservations are encouraged . Families without a tailgate spot can bring picnics and blankets..
The highlight of the day is the special high altitude fireworks display which includes shells larger than any in the Washington region.
For more information log onto www.greatmeadow.org or phone 540-253-5001, or e-mail info@greatmeadow.org.
Leesburg
Leesburg’s Independence Day celebration begins with the parade. kick-off at 10 a.m. from Ida Lee Park and travels south on King St. and conclude at Fairfax Street. Civic groups, youth organizations and others are encouraged to participate in the parade. No fee is required to participate and pre-registration is encouraged, but is not mandatory.
A new addition to this. year’s parade will be the introduction of the Patriot’s Cup competition, sponsored by Leesburg Today. This new float category will be awarded to the top patriotic float, with the winning names engraved onto the Patriot Cup.
Gates open at Ida Lee Park at 6 p.m for the Celebration in the Park. Leesburg’s Reverend Hookems band opens and, at 7:30 p.m., the sounds of Marna and Macy will take the stage.
There will be food vendors with hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, funnel cakes. crab cakes, barbecue and stir fry.
Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. with the display choreographed to patriotic music,
Parking is available at the interior lots off of Ida Lee Drive, and the festival field parking off of King Street.
Leesburg Fire and Rescue Volunteers will be on site to provide medical assistance. Coolers and large bags are permitted but will be checked at ticket gate entrances. Pets, alcohol, glass bottles and personal fireworks (including sparklers) are not permitted.
Contact Rachael Goodwin, at Leesburg Parks and Recreation. Information is also available at the event’s Web site at www.idalee.org/parks/events/july4th.
Middleburg
The Middleburg Community Center hosts this year's celebration. Swimming will be available 11 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be food and drinks, games and activities going on all day. Fireworks will be at dusk. Call the center for more details at 540-687-6373.
Purcellville
The Pride of Purcellville takes place at Loudoun Valley High School. The rides and booths will be open 1-6 pm. There will also be entertainment and food. Parking will be at the IGA Plaza (Purcellville Marketplace location).
The parade starts at noon at Emerick Elementary and ends at Loudoun Valley High School. Fireworks will be at Franklin Park The proceeds from this event will go to the Purcellville Volunteer Fire Department, Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad, the Centennial Committee and other local charities.
Round Hill
The celebration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a parade featuring fire trucks, decorated cars, trucks and bicycles. Starting at Woodgrove Park, the parade will proceed down Evening Star Drive to East Loudoun Street and end at the town park.
Immediately following the parade, there will be a gathering in the town park with live music by contemporary folk artist Tomy Wright, accompanied by Brooke Robbins.
For the children there will be arts and crafts activities.
The Round Hill Junior Women's Group will serve cold lemonade and sell baked goods, and the Western Loudoun Community Church will coordinate old-fashioned games for youngsters and the young at heart. Ice cream will be available for sale from the Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department.
July 5
Hillsboro Old Stone School
Despite the recent fire at the Old Stone School the towns annual celebration will take place Saturday, July 5, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Old Stone School on Route 9.
There will be music from “Hewn from the Mountain”, complimentary ice cream, carnival games, raffles and a bake sale with homemade treats. Proceeds from the ticket sales for games, raffles and the bake sale will go to the HCA.
There will be barbecue chicken dinners sold by the Hillsboro Ruritans for $7 a plate Drinks are an additional $l Picnic suppers are also encouraged. Hillsboro Columnist Sue Ulland reports that it is hoped that the auditorium will be open in time for the event. A special performance by the Blue Ridge Thunder Cloggers is contingent upon the auditorium’s availability. It is hoped that repairs after the fire damage will be complete in the auditorium to allow ice cream to be served there and to allow the cloggers to perform. At dusk a display of fireworks will complete the evening’s celebration. For those wishing to contribute to the fund to repair the fire damage, read Sue's column at www.loudountimes.com/news/community. From the Community News page, scroll down to Towns and Villages.
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