McLean Day 2023

Produced by the McLean Community Center
The festival is held at Lewinsville Park,
1659 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean, Va. 22101
The festival is held rain or shine.

Come Enjoy the Carnival Rides!

T.G.I.F. Carnival Rides
Friday, May 19, 2-10 p.m.
Advance purchase ride tickets are available online for both Friday and Saturday. Purchase tickets on Cole Rides website here.

McLean Day Festival
Saturday, May 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free admission
Need fun? Bring your friends and family and celebrate McLean’s biggest annual festival. This event draws approximately 10,000+ patrons throughout the day. Enjoy music, games, balloon animals, a petting zoo, amusements, sponsors, exhibitors, gourmet food trucks, large and small carnival rides and much more! Ride tickets can be pre-purchased online and are also sold onsite. Purchase tickets on Cole Rides website here.

MCC Governing Board Elections
10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Vote for your favorite MCC Governing Board candidates!

Music and Dance Performances
Free performances will be offered throughout the festival on the Community Stage.

Schedule (Subject to change)
11 a.m.           Art in Motion, MCC’s Youth Dance Class Participants
12:50 p.m.      Noah Asher, Low-key Covers and Originals
1:10 p.m.        Hull, Alternative Rock Band
1:40 p.m.        Unruly Theatre Project, The Alden’s professional teen improv  group
2:20 p.m.        Minahil Ishaq, Singer-Songwriter
2:50 p.m.        Kiril French, Broadway and Pop Solos
3 p.m.             Teen Character Awards Presented by the McLean Citizens Association
3:20 p.m.        Kiril French, Broadway Tunes and Pop Solos
3:45 p.m.        Hull, Alternative Rock Band

In addition, a Jugglers’ Stage, located close to the children’s ride area, offers free performances throughout the event.

Transportation Options Abound
Parking is not available at Lewinsville Park on the day of the festival. Patrons can take free Fairfax Connector shuttles from McLean Metrorail Station and three satellite locations to McLean Day. Free shuttle buses will run from the parking sites to the park starting at 10:25 a.m. and running through 6 p.m.

Satellite Routes are as follows:
Red - McLean Baptist Church, 1367 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101, McLean, VA 22101. Patrons should meet the buses at the church entrance in the parking lot.
Yellow - McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean VA 22101. Patrons should meet at the main entrance of the Center where signage is indicated.
Blue – Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1545 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA 22101. Patrons should meet the buses at the church entrance in the parking lot.

Patrons can also take Fairfax Connector Route 721 to stop ID 5429 for just $2 each way. All Fairfax Connector Shuttles to McLean Day are air-conditioned, ADA and wheelchair accessible, have low floor ramps or are lift-equipped. They also have two bike racks and allow service animals.

Sponsorships
Become a McLean Day sponsor and show your community spirit at this highly visible event. For more information, go to our website: mcleancenter.org or contact special events manager Catherine Nesbitt at catherine.nesbitt@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Exhibitor Space
Sign up for a McLean Day exhibitor booth space to promote your organization, community group and/or business. Artisans and crafters are welcome!

Exhibitor Application Dates
Monday, Oct. 3, 2022: Registration opens for mcc district residents and businesses.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023: Registration opens to the general public.

To apply, please complete and submit the Exhibitor Application. Spaces are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Perform on the McLean Day Stage!
If you are interested in performing on the McLean Day 2023 stage, please review the stage information and complete and submit an application. Deadline extended to Monday, March 20!

Volunteers Needed for McLean Day and July 4th Fireworks Celebration

McLean’s largest events need you to make these community events a success!

Able-bodied volunteers (age 16 years or older) are needed. Volunteers must be able to stand a minimum of four hours, bend, stoop, reach, lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Don’t delay—make a difference and be part of the fun! Students may receive community service hours for volunteering.

Sign-up is easy through Fairfax County’s Volunteer Management System (vms): https://volunteer.fairfaxcounty.gov