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Fairfax County Events - 4th of July, Fireworks, and More!
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Date: July 01, 2011 07:13AM
Fairfax County Events - 4th of July and More!
http://www.fxva.com/yourfairfax/seasonal-holidays/
Fairfax County's sites and attractions are prepared to entertain visitors all season long with festivals, holiday traditions, musical entertainment and more. Browse our seasonal event calendar below and start your own traditions here in Fairfax County.
One-Day EventsCity of Fairfax Family Carnival
Jul 2 - 4, Sun Trust Bank
Recurring daily
Address: 4020 University Drive, Fairfax, VA
Times: Sat. 10am to 10pm; Sun. noon to 10pm; Mon. noon – 8pm
Admission: There are fees associated with the rides, games and concessions.
The Carnival will consists of carnival rides, carnival games and concessions (food).
An American Celebration at Mount Vernon
Jul 4, George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA
Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: (703) 780-2000
Admission: All events are included in regular Estate admission: adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.
Historic Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, salutes our first commander-in-chief with a dazzling display of made-for-daytime fireworks during its annual Independence Day event! Visitors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks in patriotic colors fired over the Potomac River. The event also includes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, military reenactments, a special wreathlaying ceremony, and a visit from the "first" first couple, "General and Mrs. Washington." An American Celebration at Mount Vernon is included in regular Estate admission: adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.
City of Fairfax 4th of July Evening Program and Fireworks Show
Jul 4, Fairfax High School
Address: 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax, VA
Times: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Admission: FREE
Lawn chairs, smoking, alcohol and animals are not permitted on the football field. Exception: Guide dogs. Visit the website for complete schedule of events leading up to the fireworks show.
City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade
Jul 4, Downtown Historic Fairfax
Address: 4020 University Drive, Fairfax, VA
Times: 10 am to 12 pm - rain or shine
Admission: FREE
The City of Fairfax is proud to present this fantastic family friendly 4th of July tradition.
Falls Church Independence Day celebration
Jul 4, George Mason High School
Address: 7124 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA
Times: 7 p.m.; 9:20 Fireworks Blast Off
Phone: (703) 248-5178
Admission: FREE
Food, drinks, and ice cream will be for sale. No alcohol, smoking, fireworks, or pets permitted on site. Spectator seating available at George Mason High School's Moore Cadillac Stadium and the Northern Virginia Graduate Center parking lot. Bring a blanket for the field. Chairs permitted on paved surfaces only. Sponsored by the City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department.
Fireworks, Food, Family, and Fun at Lake Fairfax Park on July 4th
Jul 4, Lake Fairfax Park
Address: 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA
Times: Park grounds open at 7am; Fireworks at 9:15pm
Phone: (703) 471-5414
Admission: FREE
Park grounds open at 7am so bring your family for a full day of fun! The Water Mine will be open 10am-8pm, but generally hits capacity around 12pm so plan to arrive early!! There will be vendors near the park main office offering a variety of foods and tasty dessert treats! There will be pony rides and a small petting zoo from 10am-1pm, moon bounces from 1pm-5pm, and a field day event with family games from 5pm-6pm near the picnic area. The carousel and marina will also be available from 11am-7pm. There is also a puppet show from 6pm-8pm near the carousel! Parking attendants will be directing traffic throughout the park. When you enter the park, please follow the directions of the parking staff. The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:15pm. The fireworks are shot off over the lake so the view can be seen from almost any portion of the park!! The campgrounds are available for anyone wishing to stay overnight. Reservations are highly recommended and will be accepted as long as space is available. Call 703-471-5415 to make your reservation today.
FREE Army Band Concert!!!
Jul 4, Reston Town Center Pavilion
Address: 11900 Market St, Reston, VA
Admission: FREE
Celebrate America’s Independence with the 257th Army Band, “The Band of the Nation’s Capital in a FREE Concert July 4, 2011 at 7:00pm. Considered by audiences to be one of the most entertaining military bands in the nation, the band presents an evening of “Patriotic pride on a musical ride.” Enjoy the music of John Philip Sousa, Tina Turner, Irving Berlin, Miami Sound Machine and more. Join the band as they return to Reston Town Center’s Pavilion with this “explosive” show!!!
McLean 4th of July Celebration 2011
Jul 4, Langley High School
Address: 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA
Times: 6pm
Phone: (703) 790-0123
Admission: FREE
Each year, the Special Events Division of the McLean Community Center puts on McLean's 4th of July Celebration at Langley High School Stadium. There are games for the kids starting at 6:00 pm with a dj and various food concessionaires. This is followed by a pre-fireworks concert always of a special nature followed by the Grande Finale, the best fireworks around short of the national mall. This is always such a great family event for young, old and in between. We are already hard at work arranging for the details. As information becomes available regarding performances, etc. We will post them here in this space.This event is free to the public, sponsored and produced entirely by the McLean Community Center. Free shuttle buses make accessing the site easy for visitors.
Vienna 4th of July Fireworks Display and Evening Entertainment
Jul 4, Yeonas Park
Address: Ross Drive, Vienna, VA
Times: Events start at 7pm; Fireworks at 9:15
Admission: FREE
Seating available at Yeonas Park - Little League Concession Will Be Open Fireworks Pre-Show at Yeonas Park 7 p.m. FIREWORKS SPONSORED BY AIR TREATMENT COMPANY.
Vienna July 4th Celebration
Jul 4, Vienna Community Center
Address: 120 Cherry Street, SE, Vienna, VA
Times: noon-4pm
Admission: FREE
The Vienna Community Band, Arts and Crafts vendors, food vendors and musical entertainment all come together for the traditional 4th of July extravaganza at the Vienna Community Center.
4 A Cure Fest
Jul 9, Bull Run Regional Park
Address: 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 1pm-8pm
Phone: (703) 850-5190
Admission: $30 Advance online tickets; $40 General Admission/ Tickets at the gate; $10 Children tickets; $ 5 Special accommodations tickets provided for children with cancer
A wine festival full of fun activities for families supporting the non-profit organization, Journey 4 A Cure. The target audience is any person or family interested in funding Pediatric Cancer Research and Cure. Food, beverages, souvenirs, merchandise, games/activities and entertainment will be available. For more information please contact Jodi Leigh at 703.850.5190 or jodi@leighenergy.com
World War II Living History
Jul 9 - 10, Sully Historic Site
Recurring daily
Address: 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA
Times: 10:00-4:00 on Saturday the 9th, 10:00-3:00 on Sunday the 10th
Contact: Barbara Ziman
Phone: (703) 437-1794
Admission: $8/adult, $6/senior and child or two day ticket $14/adult, $10/senior and child. Free to active duty military with ID and veterans.
Sully Historic Site hosts its annual World War II Weekend on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 10, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Meet over 100 reenactors representing both Allied and Axis troops, and get an up-close look at what life was like for soldiers and civilians during the war years. Interpreters will have authentic uniforms, equipment, weapons and vehicles, including a halftrack tank, on display in their camps.
Tour the 1794 home of Richard Bland Lee and find out about homefront activities during World War II at Sully and in Fairfax County. Children can play games and participate in a scavenger hunt that highlights war-time recycling. Demonstrations will be scheduled throughout both days, and there will be a tactical skirmish each afternoon. Examine a display of World War German Naval uniforms and talk to the collector who owns them. Stop by the kitchen to learn about rationing, substitutions and victory gardens. On Saturday, Christopher Hamner, Associate Professor of History at George Mason University, will give a talk and sign copies of his new book "Enduring Battle: American Soldiers in Three Wars, 1776-1945." The event will be held rain or shine. Admission is $8/adult and $6/senior and child. All veterans and active duty military with ID will be admitted free of charge.
Summer Colonial Market Fair
Jul 16 - 17, Claude Moore Colonial Farm
Recurring daily
Address: 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA
Times: 11:00am – 4:30pm
Phone: (703) 442-7557
Admission: $6 adults, $3 children and seniors.
Celebrate spring at the first Market Fair of the season. Dance and sing songs. Purchase herb and flower plants and shop for the latest fashions in clothing, jewelry, potions and lotions from the Seamstress, Millinery and Stillatory stands. Bob for apples, play quoits and other games, and watch a children's puppet theatre. Order nails from the Blacksmith, or have your fortune told by the Gypsy Fortune Teller. Lunch might be fresh corn or asparagus, roast chicken, sausages and bread. Lemonade and sugar cakes from the Sweets stand and wine or ale from the Tavern provide a break from shopping and the other business of the Fair. Period food, beverages and wares are available for purchase from the many stalls.
Festival Peruanisimo de Virginia 2011
Jul 17, Bull Run Regional Park
Address: 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 11am-10pm
Phone: (703) 606-1287
Admission: $25 Advance Tickets online; $30 at the gate; $10 children tickets
Celebrating the Peruvian Independence, as in our lasts festivals, we will have Peruvian artists, food, beverages, "paso" horses, and more. We will have chance to enjoy a great time, sharing a day with live music with our artists coming from Peru. We will also have "Peru Gourmet" which is considered one of the bests in the world. For kids we will have a big carnival, pony rides and much more.
On-Going EventsOccoquan Regional Park History Paddle Tour and Tour Boat Rides
Apr 2 - Oct 22, Occoquan Regional Park
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Address: 9751 Ox Road, Lorton, VA
Times: History Paddle Saturday 10am; Tour Boat Saturday noon and Sunday 1pm
Contact: John Houser
Phone: (703) 690-2121
Admission: History Paddle Tour $10 (kayak rental available); Tour Boat Cost: $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under, under age 4 are free
History Paddle (kayaks) with Occoquan Mayor Earnie Potts (Saturday 10 a.m.) or Tour Boat rides (Saturday noon & Sunday at 1 p.m.) Either way, you'll get a lovely look at the river and the shore. Reservations required! Call for details.
http://www.fxva.com/yourfairfax/seasonal-holidays/
Fairfax County's sites and attractions are prepared to entertain visitors all season long with festivals, holiday traditions, musical entertainment and more. Browse our seasonal event calendar below and start your own traditions here in Fairfax County.
One-Day EventsCity of Fairfax Family Carnival
Jul 2 - 4, Sun Trust Bank
Recurring daily
Address: 4020 University Drive, Fairfax, VA
Times: Sat. 10am to 10pm; Sun. noon to 10pm; Mon. noon – 8pm
Admission: There are fees associated with the rides, games and concessions.
The Carnival will consists of carnival rides, carnival games and concessions (food).
An American Celebration at Mount Vernon
Jul 4, George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA
Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: (703) 780-2000
Admission: All events are included in regular Estate admission: adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.
Historic Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, salutes our first commander-in-chief with a dazzling display of made-for-daytime fireworks during its annual Independence Day event! Visitors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks in patriotic colors fired over the Potomac River. The event also includes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, military reenactments, a special wreathlaying ceremony, and a visit from the "first" first couple, "General and Mrs. Washington." An American Celebration at Mount Vernon is included in regular Estate admission: adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.
City of Fairfax 4th of July Evening Program and Fireworks Show
Jul 4, Fairfax High School
Address: 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax, VA
Times: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Admission: FREE
Lawn chairs, smoking, alcohol and animals are not permitted on the football field. Exception: Guide dogs. Visit the website for complete schedule of events leading up to the fireworks show.
City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade
Jul 4, Downtown Historic Fairfax
Address: 4020 University Drive, Fairfax, VA
Times: 10 am to 12 pm - rain or shine
Admission: FREE
The City of Fairfax is proud to present this fantastic family friendly 4th of July tradition.
Falls Church Independence Day celebration
Jul 4, George Mason High School
Address: 7124 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA
Times: 7 p.m.; 9:20 Fireworks Blast Off
Phone: (703) 248-5178
Admission: FREE
Food, drinks, and ice cream will be for sale. No alcohol, smoking, fireworks, or pets permitted on site. Spectator seating available at George Mason High School's Moore Cadillac Stadium and the Northern Virginia Graduate Center parking lot. Bring a blanket for the field. Chairs permitted on paved surfaces only. Sponsored by the City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department.
Fireworks, Food, Family, and Fun at Lake Fairfax Park on July 4th
Jul 4, Lake Fairfax Park
Address: 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA
Times: Park grounds open at 7am; Fireworks at 9:15pm
Phone: (703) 471-5414
Admission: FREE
Park grounds open at 7am so bring your family for a full day of fun! The Water Mine will be open 10am-8pm, but generally hits capacity around 12pm so plan to arrive early!! There will be vendors near the park main office offering a variety of foods and tasty dessert treats! There will be pony rides and a small petting zoo from 10am-1pm, moon bounces from 1pm-5pm, and a field day event with family games from 5pm-6pm near the picnic area. The carousel and marina will also be available from 11am-7pm. There is also a puppet show from 6pm-8pm near the carousel! Parking attendants will be directing traffic throughout the park. When you enter the park, please follow the directions of the parking staff. The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:15pm. The fireworks are shot off over the lake so the view can be seen from almost any portion of the park!! The campgrounds are available for anyone wishing to stay overnight. Reservations are highly recommended and will be accepted as long as space is available. Call 703-471-5415 to make your reservation today.
FREE Army Band Concert!!!
Jul 4, Reston Town Center Pavilion
Address: 11900 Market St, Reston, VA
Admission: FREE
Celebrate America’s Independence with the 257th Army Band, “The Band of the Nation’s Capital in a FREE Concert July 4, 2011 at 7:00pm. Considered by audiences to be one of the most entertaining military bands in the nation, the band presents an evening of “Patriotic pride on a musical ride.” Enjoy the music of John Philip Sousa, Tina Turner, Irving Berlin, Miami Sound Machine and more. Join the band as they return to Reston Town Center’s Pavilion with this “explosive” show!!!
McLean 4th of July Celebration 2011
Jul 4, Langley High School
Address: 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA
Times: 6pm
Phone: (703) 790-0123
Admission: FREE
Each year, the Special Events Division of the McLean Community Center puts on McLean's 4th of July Celebration at Langley High School Stadium. There are games for the kids starting at 6:00 pm with a dj and various food concessionaires. This is followed by a pre-fireworks concert always of a special nature followed by the Grande Finale, the best fireworks around short of the national mall. This is always such a great family event for young, old and in between. We are already hard at work arranging for the details. As information becomes available regarding performances, etc. We will post them here in this space.This event is free to the public, sponsored and produced entirely by the McLean Community Center. Free shuttle buses make accessing the site easy for visitors.
Vienna 4th of July Fireworks Display and Evening Entertainment
Jul 4, Yeonas Park
Address: Ross Drive, Vienna, VA
Times: Events start at 7pm; Fireworks at 9:15
Admission: FREE
Seating available at Yeonas Park - Little League Concession Will Be Open Fireworks Pre-Show at Yeonas Park 7 p.m. FIREWORKS SPONSORED BY AIR TREATMENT COMPANY.
Vienna July 4th Celebration
Jul 4, Vienna Community Center
Address: 120 Cherry Street, SE, Vienna, VA
Times: noon-4pm
Admission: FREE
The Vienna Community Band, Arts and Crafts vendors, food vendors and musical entertainment all come together for the traditional 4th of July extravaganza at the Vienna Community Center.
4 A Cure Fest
Jul 9, Bull Run Regional Park
Address: 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 1pm-8pm
Phone: (703) 850-5190
Admission: $30 Advance online tickets; $40 General Admission/ Tickets at the gate; $10 Children tickets; $ 5 Special accommodations tickets provided for children with cancer
A wine festival full of fun activities for families supporting the non-profit organization, Journey 4 A Cure. The target audience is any person or family interested in funding Pediatric Cancer Research and Cure. Food, beverages, souvenirs, merchandise, games/activities and entertainment will be available. For more information please contact Jodi Leigh at 703.850.5190 or jodi@leighenergy.com
World War II Living History
Jul 9 - 10, Sully Historic Site
Recurring daily
Address: 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA
Times: 10:00-4:00 on Saturday the 9th, 10:00-3:00 on Sunday the 10th
Contact: Barbara Ziman
Phone: (703) 437-1794
Admission: $8/adult, $6/senior and child or two day ticket $14/adult, $10/senior and child. Free to active duty military with ID and veterans.
Sully Historic Site hosts its annual World War II Weekend on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 10, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Meet over 100 reenactors representing both Allied and Axis troops, and get an up-close look at what life was like for soldiers and civilians during the war years. Interpreters will have authentic uniforms, equipment, weapons and vehicles, including a halftrack tank, on display in their camps.
Tour the 1794 home of Richard Bland Lee and find out about homefront activities during World War II at Sully and in Fairfax County. Children can play games and participate in a scavenger hunt that highlights war-time recycling. Demonstrations will be scheduled throughout both days, and there will be a tactical skirmish each afternoon. Examine a display of World War German Naval uniforms and talk to the collector who owns them. Stop by the kitchen to learn about rationing, substitutions and victory gardens. On Saturday, Christopher Hamner, Associate Professor of History at George Mason University, will give a talk and sign copies of his new book "Enduring Battle: American Soldiers in Three Wars, 1776-1945." The event will be held rain or shine. Admission is $8/adult and $6/senior and child. All veterans and active duty military with ID will be admitted free of charge.
Summer Colonial Market Fair
Jul 16 - 17, Claude Moore Colonial Farm
Recurring daily
Address: 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA
Times: 11:00am – 4:30pm
Phone: (703) 442-7557
Admission: $6 adults, $3 children and seniors.
Celebrate spring at the first Market Fair of the season. Dance and sing songs. Purchase herb and flower plants and shop for the latest fashions in clothing, jewelry, potions and lotions from the Seamstress, Millinery and Stillatory stands. Bob for apples, play quoits and other games, and watch a children's puppet theatre. Order nails from the Blacksmith, or have your fortune told by the Gypsy Fortune Teller. Lunch might be fresh corn or asparagus, roast chicken, sausages and bread. Lemonade and sugar cakes from the Sweets stand and wine or ale from the Tavern provide a break from shopping and the other business of the Fair. Period food, beverages and wares are available for purchase from the many stalls.
Festival Peruanisimo de Virginia 2011
Jul 17, Bull Run Regional Park
Address: 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 11am-10pm
Phone: (703) 606-1287
Admission: $25 Advance Tickets online; $30 at the gate; $10 children tickets
Celebrating the Peruvian Independence, as in our lasts festivals, we will have Peruvian artists, food, beverages, "paso" horses, and more. We will have chance to enjoy a great time, sharing a day with live music with our artists coming from Peru. We will also have "Peru Gourmet" which is considered one of the bests in the world. For kids we will have a big carnival, pony rides and much more.
On-Going EventsOccoquan Regional Park History Paddle Tour and Tour Boat Rides
Apr 2 - Oct 22, Occoquan Regional Park
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Address: 9751 Ox Road, Lorton, VA
Times: History Paddle Saturday 10am; Tour Boat Saturday noon and Sunday 1pm
Contact: John Houser
Phone: (703) 690-2121
Admission: History Paddle Tour $10 (kayak rental available); Tour Boat Cost: $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under, under age 4 are free
History Paddle (kayaks) with Occoquan Mayor Earnie Potts (Saturday 10 a.m.) or Tour Boat rides (Saturday noon & Sunday at 1 p.m.) Either way, you'll get a lovely look at the river and the shore. Reservations required! Call for details.
Re: Fairfax County Events - 4th of July, Fireworks, and More!
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Date: July 01, 2011 09:00AM
Why do you post the link, then proceed to post the whole thing. Rather redundant isn't it.
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Re: Fairfax County Events - 4th of July, Fireworks, and More!
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Date: July 01, 2011 09:15AM
graymoose1 Wrote:
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> Why do you post the link, then proceed to post the
> whole thing. Rather redundant isn't it.
So you have the source link, in case you want to go check out the original article. Often articles are lost over the years, so that's why I post them in their entirety.
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> Why do you post the link, then proceed to post the
> whole thing. Rather redundant isn't it.
So you have the source link, in case you want to go check out the original article. Often articles are lost over the years, so that's why I post them in their entirety.
Re: Fairfax County Events - 4th of July, Fireworks, and More!
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Plastered
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Date: July 01, 2011 05:53PM
This is what I'm going to be doing....
Re: Fairfax County Events - 4th of July, Fireworks, and More!
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thanks!
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Date: July 01, 2011 07:30PM
thanks for posting all these events. I was hoping someone had done this, but hadn't really expected it!
Re: Fairfax County Events - 4th of July, Fireworks, and More!
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BrianSchoeneman
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Date: July 01, 2011 09:14PM
Looking forward to marching in the City of Fairfax parade Monday - should be a great time.
Re: Fairfax County Events - 4th of July, Fireworks, and More!
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Rolling Valley
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Date: July 01, 2011 09:18PM
The article didn't mention the West Springfield Parade. It's on the 4th and starts at Hunt Valley E.S.@ 12:30. Free Ice cream Social to follow.
Graymoose1
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Mr. Mo
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Date: May 24, 2013 02:11PM
Hey GrayMoose...why ask a jerky question like that?! Why not be happy that someone took the time to help inform folks of area events. Instead, you have to try to make yourself seem smarter than everyone else by acting like an ass! Idiot!
Re: Fairfax County Events - 4th of July, Fireworks, and More!
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Larry
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Date: July 05, 2016 10:43PM
a fairfax High School does not have fireworks show tonight. Arond 500 people was ther just to see the sky light up from some where far away and left in anger.Especially the kids, they were so disapointed.