As July 4th festivities approach, the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office wants you to begin planning for a safe holiday. In 2017, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 12,900 people for fireworks related injuries. Children younger than 15 years of age accounted for more than one-third of those injuries.* Remember, the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public display conducted by trained professionals!
If you choose to use fireworks, PROCEED WITH CAUTION and follow these safety tips!
- In Loudoun County, consumer fireworks, namely sparklers and ground based fountains, are legal to possess and use on private property. You should only purchase legal consumer fireworks from a local business or roadside stand possessing a fireworks retail permit from the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office. These fireworks have been tested to ensure they meet the Consumer Products Safety Commission’s requirements. A comprehensive list of legal consumer fireworks and permitted retail sale locations is available at www.loudoun.gov/fireworks
- Consumer fireworks that rise into the air, explode, travel laterally on the ground or emit projectiles are illegal to possess or use anywhere in Virginia. Possession and/or use of these materials is a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
- For backyard displays using legal consumer fireworks, wet down the area before use to prevent accidental fires. Ground based fireworks should be placed on open, stable, flat surfaces, keeping onlookers 20 ft. from the display.
- Adult supervision is critical! Only competent adults should ignite and supervise the use of fireworks. Adults should supervise the use of sparklers as they burn at a temperature of more than 1,200 degrees, hot enough to cause severe burns and ignite clothing. Keep children from running while using sparklers.
- Used fireworks should be placed in a metal container, soaked with water, and allowed to cool overnight in a location that is at least 15 ft. away from any building or structure. Re-check the container in the morning to ensure nothing is smoldering, then properly dispose of the wet materials.
- Never pick up fireworks that were “duds’ or did not fire, as they may still be active! Wait 20 minutes and treat as spent fireworks, soaking overnight and placing in a metal container with a lid, away from any structure.
- Please see the following list of upcoming professional fireworks shows throughout Loudoun County. All additional firework related information can be found at www.loudoun.gov/fireworks.
2019 Public Firework Displays
As reminder, the use of personal fireworks (including sparklers) on public property, e.g. parks is not allowed. Leave your fireworks at home and enjoy the show!
June 22
10:30 p.m. – Fox Lease Farm, 33846 Ashburn Fox Lease Lane, Upperville **PRIVATE SHOW**
June 26
8:45 p.m. – Lansdowne Resort, 44055 Woodbridge Parkway, Leesburg
June 29
9:30 p.m. – Greens at Willowsford, 41085 Willowsford Lane, Aldie
9:30 p.m. – Sterling Golf Course, 333 South Sterling Blvd, Sterling
June 30
9:00 p.m. – Hillsboro Community Center, 37110 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville
July 3
9:15 p.m. – South Riding Golf @ 43227 Golf View Drive, Chantilly
9:30 p.m. – Lovettsville Community, 57 East Broad Way, Lovettsville
9:30 p.m. – Waterford @ 40266 Water Street, Waterford
July 4
9:00 p.m. – Lansdowne Resort, 44055 Woodbridge Parkway, Leesburg
9:00 p.m. – Creighton Farms, 22050 Creighton Farms Drive, Aldie ***PRIVATE SHOW***
9:15 p.m. – Trump National Golf Course, 20391 Lowes Island Blvd, Sterling ***PRIVATE SHOW***
9:20 p.m. – Middleburg Community, North Pendleton Street, Middleburg
9:30 p.m. – Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive, Leesburg
9:30 p.m. – Franklin Park, 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville
July 5
9:30 p.m. – Ashburn Village, 44078 Cheltenham Circle, Ashburn
July 6
9:00 p.m. – Lansdowne Resort, 44055 Woodbridge Parkway, Leesburg
9:15 p.m. – Greene Mill Preserve HOA, 41192 Black Branch Parkway, Leesburg **PRIVATE SHOW**
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Source: the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s 2016 Fireworks Annual Report