60th Annual Independence Day Celebrations

Kick off the holiday with kids’ crafts, community spirit and a live performance by the Fairfax City Band! Children's activities will begin at 2pm, and the band's performance will begin at 3pm. 

Feature Food Vendors: 

- Colonial Kettle Corn 

- Rita's Italian Ice of Fairfax 

- Don't Be Bitter Lemonade

Virginia’s largest Independence Day parade features a patriotic flyover, a special 250th anniversary helium balloon, floats, marching units, and community groups winding through downtown. 

Food Vendors

Parade Map(PDF, 409KB)

Watch the Parade LIVE!

2026 Commentator Book

Parade Line Up

DIVISION I

Quantico Marine Band
City of Fairfax Public Safety Honor Guard
City of Fairfax Fire Department & Fairfax
Volunteer Fire Department
Mayor and Council Float
      Mayor Catherine S. Read
      Anthony T. Amos
      Billy M. Bates
      Rachel M. McQuillen
      Stacey D. Hardy-Chandler
      Stacy R. Hall
      Thomas D. Peterson
      Sneakers the Fairfox, Fairfax City Parks & Recreation Mascot
Fairfax High School Marching Band
Elected Officials Float
     Fairfax City School Board Representatives
     Commissioner of the Revenue, William Page Johnson II
     Treasurer, Tom T. Scibilia, Sr.
The American Legion Post 177
     Troop 1887 Scouting America
     Troop 1888 Scouting America
Cub Scouts Pack 656
City of Fairfax Band Association
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8469, Blue and Gray
VA250 Balloon - Carried by Shelter House, Inc. 

DIVISION II

Green Machine Historical Ensembles
Federal and Stage Dignitaries
George Mason University Police Department
George Mason Athletics
George Mason University President
George Mason University Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Walk & Talk Club
Young at Heart Senior Center
Scouting America Cub Scout Pack 1865
The House of Azerbaijan EV
George Washington Chapter (GWC) Model A Ford Club
Superheroes
City of Fairfax Regional Library Precision Book Cart Drill Team
Cub Scout Pack 1513
Kena Shriners
Patriotic Hot Air Balloon - Carried by Woofie’s of Fairfax

DIVISION III

Fort Calhoun High School Marching Band
Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney, Steve T. Descano
Clerk of the Fairfax Circuit Court, Christopher J. Falcon
Fairfax Police Youth Club
McLean Volunteer Fire Department
Rotary Club of Fairfax
Nova Labs Kinetic Sculpture Team
Parade Crew of Nova Labs, Inc.
Old Glory DC Professional Men's Rugby Team
Children of the Light Dancers
Just Clowning Around of Northern Virginia
Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department
Stars Performing Arts
Fairfax Harley Owners Group
Walking Flag

DIVISION IV

St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
Father Walter F. Malloy Assembly #1894
28th Massachusetts (Irish Brigade)
Princesses
Independence Day Celebration Committee Float - Honoring our Veterans
     Uncle Sam, Grand Marshal
Racial Unity Group
Girl Scout Service Unit 52-7
Virginia Ballet Company and School
NOVA Parks
Fairfax County Mothers of Multiples
Fairfax Jubil-Aires
Patriotic Dinos
Burke/Fairfax Moms Demand Action
Ghostbusters, Virginia
Mr. Potato Head Balloon

DIVISION V

Chancellor High School Lightning Regiment Marching Band
Washington DC Chapter 82nd Airborne Division Associations
Capital Viper Owners Association
Romp N’Roll
The Montessori School of Oakton-in Fairfax
Cub Scout Pack #41
Virginia Qipao Association
Din Djarin (The Mandalorian)
Kaizen MMA Fairfax
Jerry Atkins Mustangs
Leonardtown High School Marching Raiders
LambMowers.com
Fairfax Little League
Patriotic Sphere Balloons

DIVISION VI

Chopticon High School Marching Band
Girl Scouts Troop 52202
Pinnacle MMA + Fitness (1957 Chevy Bel Air)
Morenada “Cocanis Virginia - USA”
City of Fairfax Republican Committee
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - National Capital Area Chapter
City of Fairfax Theatre Company
The Learning Experience
Henry Lodge No. 57 - Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
Fairfax City Independents
Salay Pasion Bolivia USA
Scouting America Cub Scout Pack 882
TPG Pediatrics (Alexandria, Chantilly, Fairfax and Lake Ridge)
Kiwanis Club of Fairfax
Spirit of '76 Plane Balloon - Carried by the Kiwanis Club of Fairfax

DIVISION VII

The Devil's Brigade
Renewal Dermatology & Medspa, P.C., Fairfax
Cub Scout Pack 1346 - Fairview Elementary
School of Rock Fairfax
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department
C4 Performing Arts
The City of Fairfax Democratic Committee
Springfield/South County Youth Club (SYC)
Woman's Club of Gaitgac, GFWC
Eastern High School Blue & White Marching Machine
Red, White and Blue Stars

2026 Parade Winners

To be announced post parade!

RAIN DATE (IF NEEDED) FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY ONLY
July 5 at 9:30 p.m.
Fairfax High School
3501 Lion Run, Fairfax

Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a night of live music, food vendors, and a spectacular fireworks display capping off 250 years of American independence.

Evening Show Schedule

Food Vendors

Bag Checks

All bags and coolers will be subject to inspection. Bag checks and event entry will begin at 5 p.m.

Shuttle Bus Schedule

All shuttle buses are free and ADA accessible. Shuttles will run continuously between Woodson High School, George Mason University’s Rappahannock Parking Garage, and Fairfax High School. Attendees are highly encouraged to park at one of either Woodson High School or the Rappahannock Parking Garage, as there is only limited accessible parking available at Fairfax High School.

Woodson High School — 9525 Main St., Fairfax

George Mason University Rappahannock Parking Garage — 4395 University Dr., Fairfax

Fairfax High School (Accessible Parking Only) — 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax

Road Closures

• Lion Run will be closed to through traffic from 4 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.
• No through traffic will be permitted on Blenheim Blvd. from 9:15 p.m. until approximately 11 p.m.

Commemorative Independence Day T-Shirt Sales

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to purchase a commemorative 250th T-shirt for the July 4 celebrations!

The Independence Day Celebration Committee (IDCC) will be selling T-shirts with the 2026 logo/theme, “VA 250.” T-shirts will be available in tie-dye and light blue colors, while supplies last. Trucker hats and visors will also be available for purchase, while supplies last.

Pre-Order Form 

For additional questions regarding the T-shirts, please email FFXIDCC@gmail.com.

The Independence Day Celebration Committee (IDCC) shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Fairfax City Parks and Recreation Department in accordance with the bylaws of the committee. The IDCC shall also work with the Parks and Recreation Department Staff (City Staff) to coordinate the activities of the Independence Day Celebrations in Fairfax City.

General Meeting of the Board

Third Thursday of the month in the City Hall Annex, Room 111B (Work Session Room) at 7 p.m.
City Hall — 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax

Call 703-385-7949 or email FFXIDCC@gmail.com for more information.

Dates and Meeting Topics

Officers

Members