America turns 250 this week, and Prince William County and the surrounding region are marking the semiquincentennial in style. Whether you're staying close to home or venturing out, here's what's happening from July 2 through July 11. For more on the holiday weekend, check out our July 4th, 2026 Guide and our full America's 250th Events Guide for Woodbridge.

Thursday, July 2

Fireworks in Manassas Park
Signal Hill Park lights up starting at 5 p.m. with food trucks, live music from La Lily Music and Ghost Pepper, and fireworks at dark. Free parking at the VRE lot at Manassas Park City Hall, with free shuttles to the park beginning at 5 p.m. Bring a blanket and a lawn chair.
📍 Signal Hill Park, 9300 Signal View Drive, Manassas Park

America 250 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps
From July 2–5, the museum in Triangle is hosting patriotic exhibits, family activities, a scavenger hunt, and the GWOT Dog Tag Display. On Thursday evening, catch a joint performance by the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps "The Commandant's Own" and the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps — 7 to 8 p.m. Free admission and parking.
📍 1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle | marineheritage.org

Saturday, July 4

Dale City 4th of July Parade & Family Fun Day
One of Virginia's largest and oldest Independence Day parades returns at 10 a.m. Scouting troops, civic groups, churches, youth sports, performing arts groups, and more march down Dale Boulevard from Kirkdale Drive to Gemini Way. Family Fun Day activities follow from noon to 2 p.m. with vendors, games, and entertainment. For full route details and everything you need to know, see our Dale City 4th of July Parade guide.
📍 Dale Boulevard, Dale City | Free

Celebrate America in Historic Downtown Manassas
3 to 10 p.m. Food and craft vendors, live music, and one of the largest fireworks displays in Northern Virginia, lighting up the sky at 9:15 p.m. Grab your spot on the Manassas Museum lawn.
📍 9431 West St., Manassas | Free

Salute to America in Washington, D.C.
OmniRide is offering free bus rides from two Prince William locations — the Stonebridge parking garage in Woodbridge and the University Boulevard commuter lot in Gainesville — to the Pentagon Metro station. Buses run continuously from 3 to 7 p.m. Return trips begin at 9:30 p.m. The D.C. fireworks show starts at 10:30 p.m. Registration required at the America 250 website.

Saturday, July 11

America 250 Encore in Dumfries
The celebration continues the following weekend at Garrison Park. Family fun begins at 8:30 p.m., with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole crew.
📍 17749 Main St., Dumfries | Free

Have a safe and happy Fourth, Woodbridge. We'll see you at the parade. 🎆

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