So much for sinking local politicians with perfectly thrown baseballs at the bullseye of the dunking tank, because the annual Rosemont 4th of July has been canceled for the second straight year.
The closure isn’t due to the heat. For decades, the festivities have been held in the playground and athletic fields of Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School (600 Russell Road). They were held off last year due to a window replacement project. That work will continue this summer, as will the library renovations.
According to Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School website:
With the continuation of our window project and the start of renovations on our library, there will be no building access during the summer, and front office hours will be limited. If you need to reach our office staff or schedule an appointment, please call 703-706-4440 or email: [email protected].
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The annual event has been canceled five times in the last seven years — in 2018 when the athletic fields were under renovation, and in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic.
Previous July 4 events in Rosemont included a moon bounce, a patriotic dog and bike parade, a flag ceremony with public officials and drinks and snacks.
Alexandria is still celebrating with fireworks, just not on the Fourth of July.
On Saturday, July 12, the city will celebrate its 276th and the U.S.’s 249th birthdays along the waterfront at Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison Street). The free party includes food trucks, live performances by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, appearances by the town crier, poet laureate, and Mayor Alyia Gaskins, as well as cupcakes for thousands of attendees.
