Independence Day Parade

Celebrate freedom, fireworks, and fun this Independence Day — and this year, we mark a once-in-a-generation milestone: the 250th anniversary of the United States. This year’s theme and logo, VA 250, were selected by the Independence Day Celebration Committee (IDCC).
 

Independence Day Parade
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. 

Parade Map(PDF, 409KB)
Watch the Parade LIVE!
Parade Food Vendor Location Map(PDF, 46KB)

2026 Commentator Book - Coming soon! 

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
      School Board Member Kristina M. Cecere
      School Board Member Lauren Bartelme
      School Board Member Sarah M. Kelsey
      School Board Student Representative Kevin Murray
     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

Chopticon High School Marching Band 
Senator Mark R. Warner
Senator Timothy M. Kaine
Congressman James R. Walkinshaw
Attorney General Jay Jones
State Senator Saddam Alan Salim
Delegate Gretchen M. Bulova
Green Machine Historical Ensembles 
George Mason University Police Department
George Mason Athletics
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
     Captain America
     Black Panther
     Spider Man
     Ghost Spider
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
     Pat Herrity
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 D.C. Professional Men's Rugby Team
Children of the Light Dancers
Just Clowning Around of Northern Virginia
Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department
Stars Performing Arts
Woman's Club of Fairfax, GFWC
Washington Wizards G-Wiz
Washington Mystics Pax the Panda
Centreville Moose Lodge #2168 in Fairfax
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
      Lady Liberty     
      Uncle Sam, Grand Marshal
Racial Unity Group and Partners
Girl Scout Service Unit 52-7
Virginia Ballet Company and School
NOVA Parks
Fairfax County Mothers of Multiples
Fairfax Jubil-Aires
Patriotic Dinos
Fairfax Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol
Burke/Fairfax Moms Demand Action
Ghostbusters, Virginia
Mr. Potato Head Balloon

DIVISION V

Chancellor High School Lightning Regiment Marching Band
Washington D.C. 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
The Mandalorians
Kaizen MMA Fairfax
Jerry Atkins Mustangs
Leonardtown High School Marching Raiders
LambMowers.com
Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Fairfax Little League
Patriotic Sphere Balloons

DIVISION VI

Great Mills High School Marching Hornets
Girl Scouts Troop 52202
1957 Chevy Bel Air (Pinnacle MMA + Fitness)
Morenada “Cocanis Virginia - USA”
City of Fairfax Republican Committee
Air O'Dynamic Art Balloon Structures
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 Pasión Bolivia USA
Scouting America Cub Scout Pack 882
TPG Pediatrics (Alexandria, Chantilly, Fairfax and Lake Ridge)
Girl Scout Troop 54034
Springfield/South County Youth Club (SYC)
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
Scouting America Troop 1345, Burke, VA 
Patriotic Cold Air Balloons
Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department 
Eastern High School Blue & White Marching Machine
Red, White and Blue Star Balloons 

2026 Parade Winners

To be announced post parade! 

 

Parade Shuttle Bus Information 

Shuttle Bus Hours: 

8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

All shuttle buses are free and ADA accessible.

Pick Up and Drop Off Locations: 

• George Mason University Rappahannock Parking Deck - 4400 University Drive


• Woodson High School - 9525 Main Street


• Fairfax United Methodist Church - 10300 Stratford Avenue