Fairfax High School
3500 Old Lee Hwy.
Fairfax, VA 703-385-7949
Independence Day Parade starts at in the Downtown Fairfax Historic District at10 a.m. and runs till noon, rain or shine. Old-Fashioned Fireman's Day starts at 12:30 p.m. and will feature a firefighter competition as well as food, beverages and games at 4081 University Drive. The evening show & fireworks will begin at approximately 7 p.m. at Fairfax High School, and will run until 10:30 p.m.
Rain date: July 5 - for fireworks only
http://www.fairfaxva.gov/specialEvents/IDC/IDC.asp
Herndon Community Center
814 Ferndale Ave.
Herndon, VA 703-435-6800
Free family-fun event featuring games, races, arts & craft activities, bounce houses, small rides, bingo and more start at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
http://www.herndon-va.gov/Content/Parks_rec/Special_events/4th_of_July_Celebration.aspx?cnlid=385