Commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary of the United States of America at Civic Jam! Celebrate the City of Falls Church’s diverse community, civic engagement, and classic summer fun. Jam out to live, local music, sip on local brews, enjoy tasty treats and eats, and a full evening of festivities for all ages on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Play, connect, and earn points throughout the evening in the Civic Cup Competition with activities ranging from sack races and relays to collaborative community art and trivia in the beer garden. No pre-registration required, assemble a team of four, pick up a Civic Cup scorecard, and compete for the Civic Cup Trophy!
Event Schedule:
6 p.m. – Festivities including, community booths, food vendors, beer garden, all age inflatable games (mechanical bull, axe throwing, bounce house), non-profit sponsored activities, photo booth, cotton candy, and yard games begin. Civic Cup Competition team check-in begins.
6:15 to 8:45 p.m. – Scheduled Civic Cup games including relays and sac races take place. Full event schedule will be listed on the Civic Scorecard the day of.
8:45 to 9 p.m. – The 2026 Civic Cup Competition Trophy Ceremony! Bonus points awarded for team spirit and costumes.
9 p.m. Grab a free light up VA250 giveaway, glowsticks, and jam out!
10 p.m. – Festivities end.