Fireworks celebrating freedom, food, family, and summer fun — the Fourth of July and the City of Alexandria's birthday — will light up the skies over Alexandria this summer.
Here's the scoop on where you can enjoy the most spectacular Washington, DC area fireworks displays from locations all over Alexandria.
Looking to celebrate a little early? Check out Mount Vernon Estate's own fireworks display on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30. Immerse yourself in the history of George Washington's sprawling estate by taking a mansion tour before setting up your seat on the lawn for the 9:30 pm fireworks show. Tickets and additional information can be found at www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/independence-fireworks.
Enjoy a special evening on the Potomac on a River Cruise via the Potomac Riverboat Company. On July 4, the Potomac Riverboat Company has prepared an all inclusive 3-hour experience with live music, food, and perhaps the best views of D.C.'s iconic monuments as well as the magnificent fireworks show. The cruise depart the docks at the Alexandria waterfront at 7:30 pm. Tickets and additional information can be found at www.potomacriverboatco.com/sightseeing-tours/independence-day.
One of the best sites for watching the District's fireworks show on the Fourth of July is at Gravelly Point Park, just outside Alexandria. The park is perfect for families who want a large open area to spread out and have a great view of the D.C. fireworks display from just across the Potomac River. Gravelly Point is just north of Ronald Reagan National Airport along the George Washington Parkway, so you can enjoy some pretty spectacular views of the planes flying overhead. Parking is limited on site, but you can walk from the blue and yellow line Metro stations at Reagan National Airport or Crystal City. Learn more here.
The fireworks don't stop on the Fourth! Don't miss the City of Alexandria's own fireworks show on Saturday, July 7 for Alexandria's 269th birthday celebration. The festivities start around 6:00 p.m. so check out a few of Old Town Alexandria's restaurants and bars as you make your way down King Street to Oronoco Bay Park on the waterfront. The birthday party includes live music and entertainment until the fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m. More information is available through Visit Alexandria here.
Reston, Lorton, McLean and Washington, DC Fireworks Shows
Outside of Alexandria, fireworks are also planned for Saturday, June 30 at Lake Fairfax park in Reston (parking is $10 per vehicle) and at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton (parking is $20 per vehicle). McLean also has a fireworks display on July 4. More information about those regional shows is here.
Washington, D.C.'s fireworks shows is one of the largest in the nation. It typically starts around 9 p.m. on July 4 and can be seen for miles around. More information about the District's celebration is here.
