5 Things To Know About McLean's Fireworks

McLean Community Center and Langley High School officials worked together for months to arrange McLean's annual July 4th fireworks at the school's stadium as construction begins to transform the athletic field from dirt to turf.

"The McLean Community Center is grateful for the efforts and support from the Langley High School principal Matt Ragone and his activities director Geoff Noto in the coordinated effort to allow the 29th annual McLean Community Center July 4th Fireworks Celebration to happen," MCC executive director George Sachs said.

"In spite of the obstacles of a construction site and not having use of the football stadium field, we have worked together to safely accommodate the spectators for this year’s event," Sachs said.

The Navy Color Guard from the Naval District of Washington will present the colors.

Here are five things to help you enjoy the evening:

1. There's a later start time this year. The grounds will open at 8 p.m. The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. The football field will be closed. Guests will be directed to the other practice fields and softball field for viewing the fireworks show.

2. Admission and parking are free.

3. Smoking, pets, fireworks, sparklers and alcohol are not allowed on school grounds. 
 
4. A free shuttle bus service will be available from St. John’s Episcopal Church (6715 Georgetown Pike) and MCC (1234 Ingleside Ave.), beginning at 7 p.m. A handicap-accessible bus will be available at both sites.

5. Light refreshments will be available for sale.

In case of inclement weather, the fireworks display will be presented on the rain date, Thursday, July 5.

For more information, call 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit here.