Summer 2011 Fireworks?

We recently moved down from the Jersey Shore (no fist pumping, please!) where you can find a fireworks display in one town or another nearly every weekend over the summer. I was wondering if we'd be able to find some displays down here (other than over July 4th weekend) and if there's a schedule somewhere. Maybe a local paper would have the information, but I don't know what those papers are yet. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

From Scott York's BoS update email:

Fourth of July Festivities in Loudoun County
Parades and Celebrations:
July 2nd

* Independence Day Festival Celebration in Sterling at the Sterling Park Golf and Swim Club starting at 11:00am
* Annual Independence Day Celebration in Hillsboro at Hillsboro’s Old Stone School starting at 6:00pm

July 3rd

* Lovettsville Independence Day Celebration in Lovettsville at the Community Center starting at 4:30pm
* Fireworks Extravaganza in Leesburg at Lansdowne Resort celebration starting at 6:00pm

July 4th

* 21st Annual Independence Day Parade in Leesburg at Ida Lee starting at 10:00am
* Ol’ Time 4th of July Celebration in Sterling at the Claude Moore Park starting at 11:00am
* Waterford Independence Day Parade in Waterford on Factory Street starting at 11:00am
* 4th of July Parade in Purcellville on N Maple Ave starting at 12:30pm
* Independence Day Celebration in Purcellville at Franklin Park starting at 6:00pm
* 21st Annual Independence Day Celebration in Leesburg at Ida Lee starting at 6:00pm

Firework Displays
July 2nd

* Sterling at the Sterling Park Golf, Swim and Tennis Club starting around 9:15pm

July 3rd

* Waterford at the Waterford Street Meadow starting around 9:00pm
* Hillsboro at the Old Stone School starting around 9:00pm
* Leesburg at the Lansdowne Resort starting around 9:25pm
* South Riding at the South Riding Community Center starting around 9:30pm
* Lovettsville at the Lovettsville Community Center starting around 9:30pm

July 4th

* Lowes Island at the Trump National Golf Club starting around 9:00pm
* Middleburg at the Community Center starting around 9:15pm
* Purcellville at Franklin Park starting around 9:30pm
* Leesburg at Ida Lee Park starting around 9:30pm
* Ashburn Village at Sports Pavilion starting around 9:30pm

 

Just got another message from Scott York. Please disregard my previous post...


Dear Friends,

What do they say about the best intentions…. ? Apparently there is some wrong information out on the internet and I need to make a few corrections and additions to my list of Independence day celebrations. I apologize for any confusion this might have caused and I have attempted to give you additional information on some of the events I had mentioned in my previous email.

Scott


Friday, July 1st, 2011

Star Spangled South Riding - Correction
6:30-9:45pm
Dulles Multipurpose Center
24950 Riding Center
Star Spangled Hometown Children's Parade- 6:30pm starting at South Riding Center
Bring a blanket, chair, and your own picnic or purchase dinner from one of the many food vendors. Summer Menu includes: hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, french fries, fish fry, BBQ sandwiches, calzones and more! Absolutely no alcohol is permitted to be brought onto the property. However, if you are 21 or older, you may purchase beer and wine from the beverage tents but need to remain in the beer garden. ID required. Relax under the stars while enjoying patriotic music. The night ends with a fabulous fireworks display that has become a tradition here in South Riding. Please keep your dogs at home for their safety and the safety of others. Happy Birthday, USA! If you'd like to volunteer, contact Events@southriding.net.

Saturday, July 2, 2011 - Correction
Annual Independence Day Celebration at Hillsboro’s Old Stone School

Hillsboro Old Stone School 6pm
37098 Charles Town Pk
Hilllsboro, VA 20132
Phone: 540-668-7738
Website: www.HillsboroVa.org

Come enjoy a fun-filled, small town celebration at The Town of Hillsboro’s Independence Day Celebration. Purchase a delicious BBQ chicken dinners from the Ruritans; get sweets, treats, and cold drinks at the HCA bake sale; and indulge in some free ice cream. Kids will have a great time playing carnival games for a chance to win prizes; jumping in the moon bounce; having their face painted by Ace of Face; and getting a balloon twisted into any number of animals, flowers, and more by Fun Balloon Twisting. Buy tickets for a chance to win great prizes donated by local businesses and organizations including the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, Breaux Vineyards, Grandale Farm Restaurant, and Stoneybrook Farm Market. Proceeds from ticket sales and donations for games and prizes, along with the bake sale, go to the Hillsboro Community Association to continue to preserve and maintain Hillsboro’s Old Stone School and continue to host events at this historic building, which is the center of our community. At dark, we’ll top off the evening with a brilliant fireworks show! The Hillsboro Community Association (HCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and maintaining Hillsboro’s Old Stone School. Find out how you can make a donation for the fireworks, learn more about our Independence Day Celebration, and become a Friend of the Old Stone School by joining the HCA at www.HillsboroVa.org.
Admission Fee/Ticket Price: Free event; fees for some activities.


Saturday, July 2, 2011
1st Annual First Responders and Civil Servant Golf Outing

Sterling Golf and Swim Club
333 S. Sterling Boulevard
Sterling VA 20164

Rain date: Sunday, July 3, 2011


8:00am - 12:00pm Golf Outing
11:00am - 8:00pm Pool Open to Public
4:00pm - 8:30pm Carnival and Activities
6:00pm - 8:30pm Music by SWING SHIFT
9:00pm Fireworks Display


Sunday, July 3, 2011

Lovettsville Community Center 4:30 PM
57 East Broad way Lovettsville, VA 20180

Schedule of Events:
4:30PM - 5:15PM Bike Decorating Workshop
4:30PM - 5:25PM Parade Line-up
5:30PM Parade begins!
6:00PM - 8:30P Games, rides, food, music, entertainment for all ages!
Admission to events: $4/children aged 3-12 years, all others Free, Admission armbands can be purchased in advance at the Community Center for $3/child.
9:15 PM - Fireworks!
Fireworks will be launched from the Lovettsville Park. Best viewing at Lovettsville Community Center or Lovettsville Elementary School.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011

Claude Moore Park10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
21668 Heritage Farm Lane Sterling, VA 20164
Celebrate an old fashioned 4th of July set in the park's historic area. Activities include pony and wagon rides, a pie eating contest, crafts, an amazing reptile show, and nature exhibits. Tour the historic Lanesville Ordinary and see displays at the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum. Enjoy live music and food vendors.

Cost: $5/person donation suggested

Ida Lee Park 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
60 Ida Lee Drive Leesburg, VA 20176
Celebrate America’s big day at Ida Lee Park and rock the night away with some great tunes. This year’s featured band is Faded Image, a rockin’ band from July 4 2011 band the Baltimore area that plays a mix of tunes from 80’s to country to classic rock. You name it, they play it. The band has been featured all over the region, including headlining at Sloppy Joe’s in Key West, FLA as well as the Hard Rock Café in Baltimore. Front man Rob Byer has a long history in the music industry having opened for stars like Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney and Charlie Daniels. This will be a show not to miss! Gates open at 6:00pm, so be sure to arrive early and grab a spot for a full night of fun, food and great music. A full food court will be onsite with funnel cakes, ice-cream, barbeque, and other goodies. Complete your evening by enjoying the area’s largest firework show at 9:30pm. cost: Free

Middleburg Community Center

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
11:00 am - 6:00 pm Swimming Pool Open $3.50 per person -
Anyone entering pool area must pay
10:00 am - 9:15 pm - American Legion Raffle
5:00 pm Ladies Auxiliary Cake Walk
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Middleburg Cub Scout Pack #1737 - Spin Art Activity
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm DJs 2 GO
6:30 - American Legion Post 295 & Middleburg Boy Scout Troop #2950
Presentation of Flag, Middleburg Volunteer Fire Department – Exhibit,
Middleburg Police Department - K9 Exhibit
Middleburg Elementary School - Concessions of water & ice cream
Boy Scout Troop #2950 of Middleburg - providing field games & prizes, they also will have GLO necklaces for sale. Fast Pitch, Batting Cage & Fetch the Mascot Compliments of Loudoun Hounds Baseball Team
9:20 pm - Fireworks!! IN CASE OF RAIN, ALL ACTIVITIES CANCELLED FIREWORKS RAIN DATE:
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011

 

Ashburn Village will have live music and fireworks. The fireworks begin at sunset.

 

Thanks guys, but I'm looking for stuff *after* this weekend. Am I just out of luck?

 

Thank you so much for posting these weekend ideas! What day are the fireworks in Ashburn Village?

 

The fire marshall has a site that lists site too

http://www.loudoun.gov/controls/spe...ta=f7e8bbfabf00451597b7bd5ac0674bd4&tabid=286

Odd that they don't have Claude Moore on their list.

Thanks

Mike

 

Unless there's a particular town's event, probably not. Brambleton does their fireworks the weekend before the 4th typically, or whenever their FunFest is.

 

Try the minor league baseball teams - Frederick Keys and Potomac Nationals. They do fireworks more often - ususally Fri or Sat nights.

 

Great - thanks!

 

Ashburn Village 4th of July Celebration (on July 4th)

10:30am / PARADE
Decorate your bikes, wagons or strollers, dress in your patriotic best and come join the parade! Route starts at Fincastle Field and ends at the Sports Pavilion.

11am-4pm / POOL PARTY
Party features inflatables, dunk tank, Live DJ and concessions. Party is free for Residents and $5 for Guests.

DARK / FIREWORKS & LIVE MUSIC
Come enjoy 'E3" formerly know as the rock band "Everything" most notable for their hit song "Hooch". The band will be playing an hour before the fireworks and half and hour after! Estimated start time for music is 8pm. Fireworks will be set off at the Lakes Recreation Center.