Celebrate the 4th in our Nation’s Capital!
July 4th is one of our nation’s most celebrated events. What better way to celebrate such a momentous holiday than in our nation’s capital? Best of all, it’s FREE! On the 4th, there will be a beautiful parade down Constitution Ave from 7th St. to 17th St beginning at 11:45 am. There you will see invited bands selected by the Parade’s committee, military and specialty units, drill teams, national dignitaries, celebrities, fife and drum corps, floats, and equestrian teams. For more information, please visit: http://www.july4thparade.com/index.html
But the fun and excitement doesn’t stop there! Once the Parade ends, you can wander over to the Mall for the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival, which will be open from 11am to 5pm on the 4th. The themes for this years festival include: Mexico Profundo: A Deeper Mexico, Asian Pacific American Connections and Smithsonian Inside Out. Admission is also free here and it’s located on the Mall between 7th and 14th streets. Come here to enjoy the live entertainment, eat the international cuisine, and learn about various things from martial arts and calligraphy to bee keeping! There’s all types of activities and fun for the whole family. For more information, please see: http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/FolklifeFest.htm
As the evening begins to set in, the show really begins! From 8pm to 9:30 pm there will be a free concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol performed by the National Symphony Orchestra and Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, Lang Lang and celebrity guest Jimmy Smits will host. Please see the link for Concert information: http://www.pbs.org/capitolfourth/faq.html
And finally, the highlight event: The FIREWORKS! At dark, around 9:15pm and weather permitting, an array of fireworks will be launched from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to appear over the Washington Monument. This event is also free! Come see and enjoy this magical spectacle that can be enjoyed by everyone! For more details, please click the link below: http://www.dcpages.com/Tourism/Fourth_of_July/
So, come celebrate in D.C. for a very special 4th of July that won’t easily be forgotten!
-Vanessa, Innkeeper