It’s hard to believe it is Independence Day weekend. Before you start thinking about Christmas in July sales (that’s right, less than six month now until the holiday season) it’s time to take in some Fourth of July celebrations. There are many taking place around the region.
Live music at the winery
Come out for live music at tonight Potomac Point Winery from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the winery’s bistro.
The live music plays every Friday.
For more information and directions, call 540-446-2266, or visit their Web site. The winery is located off exit 143 on Interstate 95, and sits in the Widewater area of Stafford County.
Dale City Fourth of July Parade 2010
This annual event, often referred to as the largest Independence Day event in the commonwealth, kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday. The parade starts at Mapledale Plaza and ends at Center Plaza, at the grand viewing area at the Comcast building in the 4300 block of Dale Boulevard.
During the parade, officials, local high school bands, community groups and business owners ride the floats and walk the parade route to shake hands with the thousands that line the sidewalks.
The Fourth at Washington’s place
A full day of patriotic events is planned Sunday at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate in Fairfax County.
9:30 a.m. The Declaration of Independence will be read in front of the mansion.
10 a.m. A wreath will be laid at the first president’s tomb.
11 a.m. Join 100 of the United States’ newest citizens as they are sworn in by United States Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization service.
12:00 p.m. “Red, White, and Blue” concert will play, featuring a patriotic performance by the National Concert Band of America, in front of the mansion.
12:45 p.m. Unique daytime fireworks display over the Potomac River.
Visit Mt. Vernon’s Web site for more information and events.
Fireworks!
Fireworks will be launched from Falmouth’s Pratt Park in Stafford County on Sunday at 9:15 p.m. The park opens up at 6 p.m. and for years has been the place in the Fredericksburg area for friends and family to come and picnic on the Fourth of July.
The park is at 120 River Road in Falmouth, just off exit 133A on Interstate 95.
Call 540-658-4871 for more information.
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