**Happy 4th of July!**

![](media/image1.jpeg){width="7.625in" height="7.625in"}**Welcome to
Washington D.C. for the celebration of the nation\'s 228th birthday.
There are a plethora of events going on for the week of July 4th, and
everyone is invited. I have put together an exciting list of options for
you and your family. Enjoy your stay in Washington, and have a happy 4th
of July**

**An American Celebration at Mount Vernon**

All Day

Admission: Free

Mount Vernon invites visitors to the home of the First American Hero for
a day-long celebration of Independence Day. The event includes patriotic
music, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a special concert
performance, and FREE Happy Birthday, America! Cake (while supplies
last)

**PBS Concert on the West Lawn**\
8:00 p.m.\
West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol

Admission: Free\
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A Capitol Fourth 2007, the nation\'s premier Independence Day event,
will be broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on
Wednesday, July 4, 2007 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. ET (check local listings). 
It can also be heard live in stereo over National Public Radio.  Gates
open to the public at 5 p.m.

**National Archives Fourth of July Celebration**

All Day

Constitution Ave. between 7th and 9th Sts. NW

**Metro:** Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (green/yellow)

Admission: Free

The celebration will include patriotic music, a dramatic reading of the
Declaration of Independence and exciting free family activities, as well
as entertainment for all ages. Meet historical figures Thomas Jefferson,
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Ned Hector, General Bernardo de Galvez,
George Washington, Martha Washington, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth
"Mumbet" Freeman, and George Mason.\
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Independence Day Parade**

11:45 a.m.

Constitution Ave. and 7th St. NW

**Metro:** Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (green/yellow)

Admission: Free

Features marching bands, military and specialty units, floats, and
VIP\'s. The parade starts at Constitution Ave. and 7th Street and
continues on to 17th Street.\
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**Capitol Fourth Concert**

8:00 p.m.

**Metro:** Capitol South (blue/orange)

Admission: Free

Join the celebration this 4th of July with a dazzling 90-minute, live
musical extravaganza from the West lawn of the U.S. Capitol. America's
biggest birthday celebration begins at 8pm and features some of the
country's best known musical artists including the National Symphony
Orchestra.

**July Fourth Fireworks on the Mall**

Sundown**\
Metro:** Smithsonian (blue/orange)

Admission: Free   

Washington DC's monuments and the U. S. Capitol in the background form a
beautiful and patriotic backdrop to America\'s Independence Day
celebrations on the National Mall. The day concludes with a spectacular
display of fireworks over the Washington Monument. Fireworks begin at
sundown.\
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####  United States Air Force Band 

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

> National Air and Space Museum, outdoors. The United
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> States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants perform

marches and patriotic tunes, as well as light classics.

> The concert will be broadcast live on 90.9 FM.

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##### National Park Service Picnic Guidelines ([www.nps.gov) ]{.underline}

The following activities and items are not allowed: alcoholic beverages,
fireworks, open flame and grills, and living room furniture. Picnic
Tables are available only at Haines Point. The National Park Service
recommends bringing plenty of fluids and sunscreen (SPF 45) with you
when visiting the National Mall. The weather tends to be very hot with
high humidity. Most first aid cases are heat related.

There is no parking around the National Mall. The Park Service strongly
recommends using the metro. Travel Tips for the Metro: avoid Smithsonian
station (closed on the 4th); buy your ticket in advance to avoid long
lines for metro fares; only take coolers with tight lids that one person
can comfortably carry; hold the hands of young children, and if you
bring youngsters in strollers, use the elevators at the metro stations.