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| <p><strong>Happy 4th of July!</strong></p> |
| <p><strong>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</strong></p> |
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| <p><strong>An American Celebration at Mount Vernon</strong></p> |
| <p>All Day</p> |
| <p>Admission: Free</p> |
| <p>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) </p> |
| <p><strong>PBS Concert on the West Lawn</strong> 8:00 p.m. West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol</p> |
| <p>Admission: Free 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. </p> |
| <p><strong>National Archives Fourth of July Celebration</strong></p> |
| <p>All Day</p> |
| <p>Constitution Ave. between 7th and 9th Sts. NW</p> |
| <p><strong>Metro:</strong> Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (green/yellow)</p> |
| <p>Admission: Free</p> |
| <p>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. <strong> Independence Day Parade</strong></p> |
| <p>11:45 a.m.</p> |
| <p>Constitution Ave. and 7th St. NW</p> |
| <p><strong>Metro:</strong> Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (green/yellow)</p> |
| <p>Admission: Free</p> |
| <p>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. <strong> </strong></p> |
| <p><strong>Capitol Fourth Concert</strong></p> |
| <p>8:00 p.m.</p> |
| <p><strong>Metro:</strong> Capitol South (blue/orange)</p> |
| <p>Admission: Free</p> |
| <p>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. </p> |
| <p><strong>July Fourth Fireworks on the Mall</strong></p> |
| <p>Sundown<strong> Metro:</strong> Smithsonian (blue/orange)</p> |
| <p>Admission: Free </p> |
| <p>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. <strong> </strong></p> |
| <p><strong>United States Air Force Band </strong></p> |
| <p>6:00-7:30 p.m.</p> |
| <p>Admission: Free</p> |
| <p>National Air and Space Museum, outdoors. The United </p> |
| <p>States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants perform </p> |
| <p>marches and patriotic tunes, as well as light classics. </p> |
| <p>The concert will be broadcast live on 90.9 FM.</p> |
| <p><strong>National Park Service Picnic Guidelines (</strong><strong>www.nps.gov) </strong></p> |
| <p>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.</p> |
| <p>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.</p> |
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