Non-essential federal offices, stock markets, and most banks are closed for the Fourth of July. There will be no U.S. mail delivery on July 4th. UPS and FedEx will not have pickup or delivery Get the birthday candles ready — and by birthday candles, we mean fireworks and other fun stuff on the National Mall. D.C.’s 2024 Independence Day celebration is here. That means events on the This year’s July Fourth also marks the lowest average gas prices across the country since 2021. The nationwide average for a gallon of gas is currently $3.16 , which is roughly 30 cents less WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The big Fourth of July celebration in D.C. means a lot of people will be attending events and watching fireworks over the National Mall in the District and on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. It also means plenty of road closures in the city and in Arlington. We’ve put together a list of the closures. WAHINGTON (7News) — With thousands expected to gather across Washington, D.C. for Fourth of July events, Mayor Muriel Bowser and public safety officials laid out a plan to keep the celebrations Revelers traveling for July Fourth festivities may face delays due to stormy weather as the country braces for the busiest week of Independence Day air travel in 15 years. On Wednesday, trouble On Friday, July 4, 2025, the 2025 Fourth of July Celebration will take place in the District of Columbia. In addition to this event, there are other events in the city which will require extensive street closures that motorists should take into consideration. The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the National Independence Day Parade from 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.: Fourth of July travelers are in for traffic and flight delays this week as a cold front pushing across the U.S. is forecast to bring storms to the eastern half of the country, which could culminate What to do in DC for July Fourth MTG offers her rifle to fight ‘nasty America last Democrats’ Overall, the budget bill included $114.2 billion over two years with $3.2 billion of that coming WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The big Fourth of July celebration in D.C. means a lot of people will be attending events and watching fireworks over the National Mall in the District and on the Ringing in the Fourth of July in D.C. is a lot more fun once you’re at your destination, and if it’s the National Mall, driving there will be nearly impossible. Independence Day is almost here, and as the sun went down Wednesday, street closures went up around the National Mall. By 7 p.m., crews blocked off part of Pennsylvania Avenue from 12th to 14th As the nation's capital kicks off Fourth of July celebration events across D.C., traffic delays and road closures are expected. The July Fourth weekend is approaching; here's what you should know for your travel plans to Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. When: July 4, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. Where: Constitution Avenue NW (from 7th to 17th Street, along the National Mall) What to Expect: A patriotic procession with marching bands, military units, floats, giant balloons, and more-a true red, white, and blue celebration! A Capitol Fourth Concert. When: July 4, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. Washington, D.C. will be jammed packed this week as the country prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Special closures and security access points are in place on the National Mall and Find information to plan your trip around town on July 4, including directions, closures, security, and safety tips. Learn the history of why the nation celebrates our Independence Day on July 4 each year. The National Independence Day Parade, fireworks, and "A Capitol Fourth" concert will draw large crowds, tight security, and major road closures. Watercraft restrictions, site closures, and Metro A roundup of what’s open and closed Friday in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. as the U.S. marks the Fourth of July.
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