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Volunteers Needed and All Welcome to Celebrate at Alexandria’s Oldest 4th of July Celebration

Little boy on swing with dad pushing him
Jeff Ferfolia and his son Archer at the 2019 Rosemont 4th of July celebration. (Zebra File Photo by James Cullum)

ALEXANDRIA, VA – “This started over 50 years ago,” says John Leary who is chairing the Rosemont 4th of July festival again this year, taking place on the Naomi L. Brooks School playground, 600 Russell Rd, Alexandria, VA 22301, from 10-2p. on July 4th “It’s a great event and people come from other neighborhoods besides Rosemont. Everyone is welcome.”

Started over fifty years ago, the Rosemont 4th of July event features a moon bounce, dunk tank, face painting, live music, and numerous games and contests, including a patriotic dog parade and patriotic bike decorating contest. Food will be provided by a food truck (TBA).

“The success of this event has always depended on the kindness of others to step up and help things run smoothly,” adds Leary. “We can use some more volunteers, so I hope folks will sign up.”

To sign up for a volunteer time slot (or two!) click here. For more information about the Rosemont Fourth of July Celebration, visit the event page here.

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Mary Wadland

Mary Wadland is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Zebra Press, the award-winning Alexandria news publication she founded in 2010 with a mission of celebrating community, culture, and all the good news happening across the city. A longtime community advocate and storyteller, Mary was selected for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce inaugural 40 Under 40 class and has served as President of Living Legends of Alexandria since 2022. Known for her deep local roots, sharp editorial instincts, and passion for connecting people through journalism, she has spent decades chronicling the personalities, businesses, events, and civic life that make Alexandria unique. Originally from Delray Beach, Florida, Mary is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Hollins College in Roanoke, Virginia, and has been part of Alexandria’s publishing and media community since 1987.

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