On Thursday, July 4, 2019, comrades from American Legion, Leonard W. Kidd Post 2001 from Ashburn, Virginia, celebrated Independence Day! And Leesburg, Virginia hosted their 10th annual Independence Day parade! The parade started at Ida Lee Park, traveled down King Street and concluded at Fairfax Street. This year’s parade also featured the 10th annual Patriot’s Cup Competition, sponsored by the Loudoun Now newspaper. This award went to the best parade entry; winners’ names will be engraved on the Patriot Cup, which will be on display at Town Hall for the remainder of the year.

Back this year is the American Originals Fife and Drum Corps, sponsored by Toth Financial. This traditional corps added patriotic sound to the parade and is a favorite among parade viewers. The group performed at the intersection of King and Market Street as a prelude to the parade.

And after the parade, Concert & Fireworks at Ida Lee Park.

American Legion Post 2001 Past Commander Chuck Loomis youngest grandson Sean (2) with Norman Duncan (100), only remaining member of Ike’s WWII staff.