4th of July

The annual Fourth of July parade in Fairlington this year was fun and educational. Besides eating hot dogs and ice cream, another highlight was seeing people dressed in colonial period costumes playing their instruments. Sponsored by the Fairlington Citizens Association (FCA), the parade stepped off at 9:45 am at the Fairlington Fire Station #7. The history of Fairlington is an interesting one. Fairlington was originally constructed as a housing development for defense workers and their families during World War II. We found that the spot in which we were standing was right where the Battery Garesche from the Civil War previously stood. As longtime Arlington and Fairlington residents, the Fourth of July was even more special surrounded by our customers, neighbors, and friends. We are lucky to live in such a close knit community that is able to host such a celebration, and look forward to another parade next year. Check out the fife and drum playing the armed services medley, or a video of the entire parade.