Vienna's Sparkling July 4 Celebration

FIREWORKS, FAMILY & FUN
 
A circus show, chili dog and pie eating contests, moon bounces, and live music are all on tap for Vienna’s July 4 celebration at Yeonas Park, 1319 Ross Drive SW. Of course, a fireworks display will provide the booming exclamation point to the fun-filled evening.
 
Kids ages 5-10 can compete in a pie eating contest at 5 p.m.
 
At the Old Bay Circus Company shows, at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., spectators of all ages will enjoy an astonishing one-ring circus that features lovely aerialists, giant unicycles, madcap juggling, and breath-taking stunts.
 
Festival attendees can also take part in kids’ games and jump themselves silly in moon bounces. The “Field of Dreams” a fun, interactive obstacle course for kids of all ages and kids at heart will be set up on the baseball diamond until 7 p.m. Each base and running path will feature fun activities like dizzy bat, tire run, and lily pad leap.
 
At 7 p.m., Vienna-based Fat Chance will perform classic rock tunes.
 
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Vienna Little League concession stand beginning at 4 p.m.
 
Last, but certainly not least, the fireworks display will launch about 9:30 p.m. from Southside Park at 1315 Ross Drive SW. Seating opens at 7 p.m. and is available primarily at Yeonas Park; limited seating is available at Southside. Bring chairs and blankets; lawn chairs are prohibited on the baseball fields at Yeonas Park. 
 
The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic from 7-11 p.m.:
•             Ross Drive from Cottage Street to George Street
•             Patrick Street and George Street from Cottage Street to Ross Drive.
 
Parking is available at Cedar Lane School and Thoreau Middle School.