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    • How much does the event cost? 

    • The event is FREE to the public! All games and balloon twisting are available at no cost. Food vendors will sell food at the event. 

    • What time is the event? 

    • The event starts at 5:00pm with fireworks at 9:30pm. Parking is not guaranteed after 8:00pm.

    • Is alcohol allowed? 

    • Alcohol is prohibited on park property including during the Independence Day Celebration.

    • Can I bring my own fireworks? 

    • Please leave your personal fireworks at home! All personal fireworks, including sparklers, are prohibited on park property. 

    • Will there be music? 

    • Yes. The event will have a DJ. 

    • Are there restrooms available? 

    • Yes. There are portable restrooms as well as permanent restrooms available for use.

    • Are drones allowed? 

    • Please leave your personal drones at home. 

    • Are pets allowed? 

    • No pets are allowed in the fireworks viewing and event areas.

    • Where can I find an ATM machine? 

    • There is a bank located in the Town of Lovettsville. 

    • Can I bring my own pop up tent? 

    • No personal tents are allowed at the event.

    • Can I bring my own food? 

    • Outside food and drinks are allowed at the event excluding alcohol.

    • What food will be available at the event? 

    • The food vendors at this year's Independence Day event are:

       

      Lovettsville Ruritans

      • Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers/Hotdogs/Drinks

       

      Hershey's Ice Cream

      • Ice Cream Cups/Waffle Cones/Sundaes/Floats/Splits/Drinks

       

      Kona Ice of Martinsburg

      • Shaved Ice/Color Changing Cups
    • What time do the fireworks begin? 

    • The fireworks show will begin at 9:30pm.

    • Is there a rain date? 

    • The event rain date is July 6th. If postponed, the event will consist of only a fireworks show at 9:30pm.

    • Can I enter through a different way other than the main entrance to the park? 

    • All patrons must enter through the main entrances on either end of the park. Please do not enter the park from the perimeter trails, or surrounding neighborhoods as some areas of the park will be blocked off due to safety reasons. 

    • Is the Lovettsville Community Pool open on July 3rd? 

    • Yes! The pool will be open from 11:00am - 5:00pm on July 3rd.

    • How many people do you expect? 

    • We expect anywhere from 500-700 people at the event.

    • What ages are recommended for this event? 

    • This is a family friendly, all ages welcome, event. 

    • Is the event accessible to everyone? 

    •  Accessible parking is available upon request when entering park. Event area is grass with uneven terrain. 

       

      If you require a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability or need language assistance to participate, please contact adaptrec@loudoun.gov, 703-771-0343: TTY 711. At least three business days of advance notice is requested; some accommodations may require more than three days of notice.

       

    • Will the event impact other areas of the park? 

    •  Yes. The dog park, equestrian arena, and portions of the perimeter trail will be closed to the public. 

    • Where should I go if I have a missing child or a medical emergency?  

    •  The first aid station located near the restrooms will act as a command center for the event.

    • Where can I find updates on event or schedule changes? 

    •  In the case of severe weather, a cancelation notice will be posted on the Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services Facebook page. 

    • Where can i find more information about this and other PRCS events and programs? 

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       For all questions regarding the Lovettsville Community Park Independence Day Celebration please email lovcp@loudoun.gov. 

       

      Fore more information regarding PRCS events and programs visit Loudoun.gov/PRCSconnect

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