The complete guide to July Fourth celebrations in the D.C. area
Independence Day falls on a Friday, gifting many people a three-day summer weekend and making it easier to decide to head out and enjoy a full day of celebrations. Why worry about getting home early if you don't have to get up and head to work the next morning? This is your guide to the major events on the National Mall on July Fourth, but also to fireworks, parades and events across D.C. and the region that same day. If you're a fan of fireworks, they begin blasting off from parks and historic sites this weekend and continue after the Fourth. We'll tell you where to find those, too.
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