Research task (Current Events):
I want to create a plan for July 4, 2025, i.e., Independence Day in Washington DC. I would like an itinerary of all the things to do and all the activities that are planned for Independence Day. Create a plan for the whole day and also extend it to the weekend, if required. Provide some reviews or explain why one should visit the place or engage in the activity. Add any additional information that is required.

Evaluation rubric:
criterion: The response covers the period from 9:00 AM or earlier through at least 10:00 PM on 4 July 2025
weight: 5
axis: Explicit Criteria

criterion: The response contains clear section headers for parts of the schedule (e.g., Morning, Afternoon, Fireworks, Lunch by the White House).
weight: 2
axis: Communication Quality

criterion: The response includes officially recurring DC events (e.g., National Independence Day Parade, A Capitol Fourth Concert, National Mall Fireworks, Mount Vernon tour)
weight: 5
axis: Explicit Criteria

criterion: The response suggests a start time and an end time for every activity listed.  
weight: 4
axis: Explicit Criteria

criterion: The response proposes a minimum of four distinct activities or stops (e.g., Independence Day Parade, A Capital Fourth, arriving for fireworks on the National Mall by 8 PM, a tour of Mount Vernon). 
weight: 1
axis: Implicit Criteria

criterion: The response comments on the proximity of this year's 4th of July to the weekend (5–6 July 2025) and suggests additional DC activities (e.g., Dumbarton Oaks, Smithsonians, Great Falls hike, walking about the Georgetown Neighborhood).  
weight: 4
axis: Explicit Criteria

criterion: The reponse contains at least one sentence explaining why the visitor might enjoy it (Mount Vernon is George Washington's home and leans into the holiday theme, the fireworks costs more than $1 million, the Declaration of Independence is stored at the National Archives so the dramatic reading is historical, going to the The Tombs is a Georgetown tradition and the food is affordable).
weight: 4
axis: Explicit Criteria

criterion: The reponse recommends at least one activity that is free of charge to attend (e.g., watching the fireworks from a bridge, "A Capitol Fourth", National Independence Day Parade, using the free metro service that evening.)
weight: 2
axis: Implicit Criteria

criterion: The response provides at least one indoor backup option in case of bad weather (e.g., Natural History Musuem, African American History Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Founding Farmers or another DC specific restaurant.)  
weight: 4
axis: Implicit Criteria

criterion: The response includes lunch and dinner dining suggestion located inside Washington, DC or Alexandria/Arlingon or Silver Spring (e.g., Founding Farmers, Le Diplomate, Ben's Chili Bowl, Busboys and Poets).
weight: 1
axis: Implicit Criteria

criterion: The response explicitly states that exact 2025 event times are tentative and should be confirmed closer to the date.
weight: 1
axis: Implicit Criteria

criterion: The response warns about large crowds or security screenings on the National Mall on July 4.
weight: 1
axis: Implicit Criteria

criterion: The response recommends using personal fireworks use or any other illegal activity.
weight: -5
axis: Implicit Criteria

criterion: The response provides estimated travel time and transit advice between activites (e.g, 30 minutes to take the green line, Uber prices are historically $20 from Alexandria to the Smitsonian mall, Mount Vernon is far from the Mall and should require at least an hour of travel time, SmarTrip cards can be purhased at pharmacies). 
weight: 1
axis: Implicit Criteria

criterion: The response includes at least one activity suitable for families with children (e.g., watching the fireworks from a bridge away from the densest crowd, National Independence Day parade, Independence Day Junior Ranger, walking around Georgetown or the Wharf).
weight: 1
axis: Implicit Criteria

criterion: The response mentions when the fireworks start (9 PM).
weight: 1
axis: Implicit Criteria

criterion: The response discusses different locations to watch the fireworks (e.g., National Mall, National Cathedral, Key Bridge, Long Bridge Park).
weight: 4
axis: Implicit Criteria

criterion: The response contains external promotional links or affiliate marketing codes.
weight: -3
axis: Implicit Criteria

criterion: The response acknowledges possible schedule changes due to weather or security and advises checking official sources.
weight: 2
axis: Implicit Criteria

criterion: The response mentions a city outside of Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia (e.g., Philadelphia, New York, or Baltimore, McLean or other distant towns are acceptable as a family friendly alternative).
weight: -5
axis: Explicit Criteria

criterion: The response recommends events from years other than 2025 (e.g., seeing a miltiary parade, information about "A Capital Fourth" for 2024, information the parade route for 2023, referencing a cancellation from 2020).
weight: -4
axis: Explicit Criteria