Hey gang, Matt here!

It’s that time of the year again — the night sky lights up with fireworks displays to celebrate the 4th of July holiday! That’s why, today, we have our 2025 Out & About Fairfax July 4th Fireworks Guide to help you find a show in your neck of the woods. 🎇

In this special guide, we provide all of the information you need to find fireworks displays around Fairfax County in the days leading up to July 4 and on the holiday itself. We’ve outlined the top fireworks displays by city and region across the area so you can easily catch a show near you.

Sit back, relax, and before you leave the house, don’t forget to pack that lawn chair or blanket. 😎

See you Out & About, and enjoy the fireworks! 👋

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Fairfax/McLean/Vienna

• City of Fairfax Fireworks

  • Where: Fairfax High School Stadium, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax

  • When: Friday, July 4, 2025, 6:30p.m.-10:30p.m.

  • What to Expect: This event features concessions from local vendors and eateries, live music, and more. Shuttle service will be available. Fireworks are set to display around 9:30p.m.

• McLean Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

  • Where: Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean

  • When: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 6:30p.m.-10:00p.m.

  • What to Expect: Produced by the McLean Community Center, this event includes food and drinks, a DJ spinning your summer favorites, free on-site parking, and free admission.

• Vienna Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

  • Where: Yeonas Park, 1319 Ross Dr. SW, Vienna

  • When: Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 6:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

  • What to Expect: This event features live music, kids and family entertainment, food and drinks from local vendors, and more. Fireworks are set to begin around 9:30p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs.

Alexandria/Mount Vernon/Lorton

• Independence Fireworks at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

  • Where: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon

  • When: Friday, June 27-Saturday, June 28 and Friday, July 4, 2025, 6:00p.m.-9:30p.m.

  • What to Expect: The event includes an evening of family fun, fireworks, and patriotic music. Tickets: $50, general public; Member, $40. Fireworks over the Potomac River will begin around 9:15p.m.

• Workhouse Fireworks 2025

  • Where: Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton

  • When: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 4:00p.m.-9:30p.m.

  • What to Expect: The event includes live music, food and drinks, and a family-friendly carnival-style midway. Fireworks cap off the night. Admission is free, but VIP options and paid on-site parking options are available.

• Alexandria & USA Birthday Celebration

  • Where: Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St., Alexandria

  • When: Saturday, July 12, 2025, 6:00p.m.-9:45p.m.

  • What to Expect: The event features live music, family fun, food and drink, and much more. The night caps with a fireworks display on the Potomac River starting around 9:30p.m. Admission is free.

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Reston/Herndon/Great Falls/Chantilly

• Lake Fairfax Fireworks

  • Where: 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston

  • When: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 12:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

  • What to Expect: Ticketed entry for the day-long event starts at 12:00p.m., but you are encouraged to arrive no later than 8:00p.m. for the fireworks, which are set to begin around 9:00p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate.

• Herndon’s July 4th Celebration at Bready Park

  • Where: Bready Park, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon

  • When: Friday, July 4, 2025, starting at 6:30p.m.

  • What to Expect: Enjoy family games, live music, children’s activities, food and refreshments, and more at this free event. Fireworks are scheduled to start around 9:30p.m.

• Great Falls 4th of July Fireworks

  • Where: Turner Farm, 925 Springvale Rd., Great Falls

  • When: Friday, July 4, 2025, 6:00p.m.-9:30p.m.

  • What to Expect: Gates open at 6:00p.m. for a cornhole tournament, inflationable bounce houses and fun for kids, food trucks, and more. Fireworks are scheduled to start around 9:00p.m. A $20 donation per family is suggested. Note: Dogs are not permitted at the event.

• Star Spangled South Riding (Chantilly area)

  • Where: South Riding Golf Club, 43237 Golf View Drive, South Riding

  • When: Friday, June 27, 2025, 5:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

  • What to Expect: For the 30th anniversary of Star Spangled South Riding, enjoy a parade and other festivities, beverages for purchase, and cap off the evening with a fireworks display starting around 9:15p.m. Pets are not permitted. Note: Parking is not available at the golf club.
    

Celebrating at Home? How to Watch on TV 📺

• NBC4 & Peacock — Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, July 4 at 8:00p.m.

• WETA (PBS) — A Capitol Fourth, July 4 at 8:00p.m.

Fairfax County Fun Fact of the Week

Did you know: Founded in 1749, and celebrating its 276th birthday this year, the City of Alexandria is older than the United States itself.

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