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WASHINGTON - Don't want to brave the National Mall on July 4 to watch the Independence Day Parade or the July 4 Fireworks Show? Here's how to watch from wherever you are! 12 Events to Celebrate Fourth of July Around the DC Area Fireworks, rooftop parties, concerts, and more red, white, and blue fun. Although people travel far and wide to watch the fireworks along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., there are several places across D.C., Maryland and Virginia where people can go to see the sky filled with color. Maryland Boonsboro Independence Day Celebration | July 3 (Rain date July 5) Here's the schedule for the July 4th Independence Day celebrations on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON - From parades to fireworks, Washington, D.C.’s annual Fourth of July celebrations will be packed with festivities—and even more packed with traffic restrictions. If the thought of massive crowds on the National Mall has you reconsidering your Fourth of July plans, don’t worry — the D.C. region is packed with spectacular fireworks shows and family-friendly festivities happening closer to home. From Maryland’s beaches to Virginia’s historic towns, here’s your guide to catching the best Independence Day celebrations around the area: Maryland If you don’t feel like braving the crowds on the National Mall for D.C.’s Independence Day extravaganza, the D.C. area offers a feast of fireworks around the region for those who may want to Exhibits, parades, and plays in DC, Maryland, and Virginia this July. Visit the National Air and Space Museum's new gallery, attend a Citi DC Open game, and more. Whether you’re here for the booming DC 4th of July fireworks, the star studded Capitol Fourth concert, or the high-energy DC 4th of July parade marching down Constitution Avenue from 7th Street to 17th Street, this guide covers it all. The "A Capitol Fourth" concert will be held on July 4, 2025, on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The concert broadcast begins at 8:00 p.m. and is expected to finish at 9:30 p.m. How to watch fireworks in Washington DC Apart from attending at the National Mall, various spots in and around Washington D.C. serve as good viewing places for the fireworks show. 9 Entertaining Events to Celebrate Fourth of July Around the DC Area Fireworks, concerts, food cruises, and more Independence Day cheer. WASHINGTON - There may be no better place to celebrate Independence Day than the nation’s capital, and this year the DMV has plenty to keep you busy. From fireworks to catching a ballgame and Each year, Washington, DC celebrates the Fourth of July with a bang, meaning there are plenty of DC-flavored ways to honor Independence Day. Read below for some of our favorite selections and make sure to check out other summer activities in DC, including where to watch the fireworks on the Fourth. And stay tuned for ways to celebrate America's 250th through July 4, 2026. WASHINGTON - D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are packed with free firework shows this Fourth of July. Whether you’re staying local or planning a quick trip across state lines, there’s no shortage This guide details exciting events for the 4th of July in DC, including the National Mall fireworks display, parades, concerts, and more. Plan your unforgettable Independence Day experience! Washington D.C. is always a hot tourist destination in the United States, and the city will host a myriad of patriotic events to commemorate the nation’s birthday. Complete list of Independence Day fireworks displays across Washington DC area in 2025. From National Mall to regional celebrations, find all Fourth of July events with parades, concerts, and spectacular pyrotechnic shows. The complete guide to July Fourth celebrations in the D.C. area Toast America’s birthday with fireworks, parades, concerts and other events in and around Washington, D.C.
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