Fourth of July
Celebrate the birth of the USA in the nation's capital
Washington, D.C.'s Independence Day festivities are naturally some of the best in the nation with spectacular fireworks, a free concert, a parade and events throughout the region. This year's celebration includes a "A Salute to America" with military flyovers and demonstrations at the Lincoln Memorial.
The fireworks draw in crowds for a colorful display that illuminates a monumental skyline, so stakeout your spot early.
Join in on the biggest Independence Day parade in the country with marching bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military units, giant balloons, and drill teams. The one-mile parade starts at the corner of Constitution Ave NW and 7th St at 11:45 a.m. and ends at Constitution Ave NW and 17th St NW at 2:00 p.m.
Get the latest updates on the Fireworks Display and where to see the them in Washington, DC and Virginia.
This public concert honors the USA's 243rd birthday with an all-star salute of American entertainment including Carole King, Vanessa Williams, Colbie Caillat and the National Symphony Orchestra. Hosted by John Stamos, the concert starts at 8:00 p.m. on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
Celebrate the first U.S. President George Washington during Mount Vernon's annual Independence Day event. Watch dazzling daytime fireworks shoot off over the Potomac River while viewing special military re-enactments throughout the day.
From 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., President Donald J. Trump honors America’s armed forces with music, military demonstrations, flyovers and much more at the Lincoln Memorial.
