The 4th of July may look different this year with the cancellation of many beloved parades and firework shows. There are still plenty of public events to celebrate America’s independence in Loudoun with Covid-19 precautions in place.
Here is a round up of festive events for the 4th of July weekend.
Bluemont Vineyard Tasting Room
The Bluemont Vineyard Tasting Room will be open from 11am until 9pm serving your favorite Bluemont Vineyard wines by the bottle, seasonal sangria, wine slushies and festive bomb pop sparklers. A food truck will also be on site serving local burgers and hand-cut fries.
Later in the day, you can enjoy live music by the Larry Thomas Duo from 4pm-8pm.
Reservations are encouraged and you can reserve your spot here.
Ashburn Village: Parade of Vehicles
Ashburn Village will hold its own parade of decorated cars at 10am. There will be family vehicles, as well as classic and sport cars. The parade will be led by Ashburn Village Sports Pavilion (AVSP) staff members and will begin and end in the parking lot. The route and updates can be found here.
The Four Freedoms: George C. Marshall International Center
Come enjoy the grounds of Dodona Manor at 10am for a live presentation of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s January 1941 Four Freedoms speech. In the speech, Roosevelt proposed four freedoms that people everywhere in the world are fundamentally entitled to enjoy: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. This speech was the inspiration behind the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.
After the presentation, posters of Norman Rockwell’s “Four Freedoms” will be on display until 1pm. There will be an opportunity for visitors to discuss the art. Guests are also welcome to pack a picnic and enjoy the grounds.
Location: George C Marshall International Center
312 E Market St, Suite C, Leesburg, Va 20176
Purcellville Celebrates America
Purcellville is still holding a parade on July 4th, but will be vehicles only. The parade starts at noon from Loudoun Valley High School on North Maple Avenue, the procession turns right onto Main Street, left onto Nursery Avenue and concludes at Emerick Elementary.
Middleburg: Parade of Vehicles
Middleburg will also hold a vehicle procession, traveling from Salamander Lane through downtown. The police chief and the Middleburg American Legion Post 250’s Color Guard will lead the parade. Vehicles include antique fire trucks from the Old Dominion Historical Fire Society, appearances by Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross, as well as Middleburg’s 2020 high school graduates from The Hill School.
Also at the parade, the town of Middleburg will announce the winners of its Fourth of July front door and porch decorating contest. American flags are displayed throughout the town and along Washington Street, thanks to scouts from Boy Scout Troop 2950 who distributed them to residents last week.
In lieu of fireworks, churches within the town and the Middleburg Museum will ring their bells for two minutes beginning at 9pm.
For more information, go to middleburgva.gov.
Oatlands “4th of July Sweetheart Sunset Celebration”
Couples are encouraged to purchase tickets and come out to Oatlands and light up the dance floor on Saturday evening from 5pm to 9pm. There will be music from two DJs, dance instruction from Dance King Studios (at an approved distance), strolling the lawns and English gardens, and picnicking on the grounds are all encouraged.
Tickets cost $69 per couple and 21% of proceeds go to upkeep of the historic estate. Reserve your ticket here:
