ANNAPOLIS CITY DOCK JULY FOURTH WEEKEND, July 3-4, 12-6pm.
Summer at City Dock hosts musicians, comedians and more to celebrate the 4th of July weekend. Saturday's performances kick off with "Mutts Gone Nuts", a comedy dog thrill show. Then the Motorettes take over, bringing the smooth sounds of Motown music to Annapolis. Sunday's performances include Mike Rosman, a comedy and juggling act, Jordan Page, American Folk and Rock Music Singer/Songwriter, the First Capital Drumline from York, Pennsylvania, then finish with the Annapolis Drum and Bugle Corp as a prelude to the 4th of July parade. For more information see www.visitannapolis.org.

ANNAPOLIS FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND NATURALIZATION CEREMONY, July 4, William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis. Celebrate our nation's birthday at the home of Declaration of Independence signer William Paca! The day begins as fifty immigrants become American citizens in a moving Naturalization Ceremony at 9:30am. From 10am to 2pm, visitors will enjoy tours of the Pacas’ home, live musical performances, and a Revolutionary War encampment. Costumed interpreters portraying William Paca and members of his household will bring the past alive. Children's activities include patriotic crafts and the opportunity to add their John Hancock on the Declaration of Independence with a quill pen. Free. For more information see www.annapolis.org.

ANNAPOLIS FOURTH OF JULY PARADE AND FIREWORKS, Sunday, July 4.
Come experience an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration including a Parade 6 p.m.; Concert at 8 p.m by the USNA Electric Brigade Band and Fireworks at. 9:15 p.m.  The parade begins at 6 p.m. stepping off from Amos Garrett Blvd., then proceeds right on West St., around Church Circle, down Main Street, left on Randall St., and ends in front of the Market House.  At approximately 9:15 p.m., the fireworks will be launched from Farragut Field, on the USNA yard. Parking will be restricted in many areas but is available at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium off Rowe Boulevard. A FREE shuttle will be provided by the City of Annapolis from the Stadium to the downtown area at Lawyer’s Mall in front of the State House. The shuttle operates from 4:00 p.m. to midnight. For more information call 410-263-1183 or see www.annapolisfireworks.com

ANTIETAM SALUTE TO INDEPENDENCE CONCERT, July 3, 7:30pm , Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland 21740, 7:30pm. Red, White and Boom! The whole family will enjoy this spectacular musical celebration as we salute this great land and the common bond that we, the people, share. Hear your favorite American songs and patriotic anthems including the Armed Forces Salute, 1812 Overture, Stars and Stripes and Copland’s Lincoln Portrait performed by the Maryland Symphony Orchestra. The evening will be capped off with Fireworks at approximately 9:45 p.m. There is a minimum one hour to ninety minute traffic delay when leaving the event so be patient. Be sure to bring a blanket, plenty of water or soft drinks, and a flashlight. Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service sell food and drinks at the event. Limited parking is available in the park and additional parking can be found on Rt. 65 and Rt. 34 bordering the park. You have to walk to get into and out of the event. A shuttle bus is available to bring you closer to the event from Rt. 34, but there is still a 300 yard walk. Buses run from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The cost is $2.00 round-trip and children under five are free.  For more information call 301-797-4000 or see www. marylandsymphony.org or www.nps.gov/anti/salute.htm

ARUNDEL MILLS SIMON KIDGITS CLUB 4TH OF JULY PARADE, Saturday, July 3, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Food Court, Arundel Mills Mall. FreeIt’s the only day of the year kids are allowed to ride their bike in the mall!  They invite all families to celebrate the birth of our nation at Arundel Mills.  Decorate your bike, stroller, wagon, trike – or any other pedal power vehicle – with your patriotic best and join us for a lap around Arundel Mills!  Prizes are given for the most patriotic bike and for the most patriotic outfit or costume! For more information see www.arundelmills.com or www.simonkidgitsclub.com

BALTIMORE’S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, July 4, Sun, 2-10pm, Inner Harbor, Baltimore City, Maryland 21202. Visitors can enjoy live entertainment earlier in the evening with performances by jazz band Lovecraft at 2pm and the Naval Academy’s Electric Brigade band performing today’s popular music at 8pm.  The spectacular fireworks display starts at 9:30pm. The holiday fireworks can be viewed from several locations in downtown and 1-877-BALTIMORE or see www.promotionandarts.com

THE BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY, Sunday, July 4, 6:00—10:00 p.m. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230. See the July 4th Fireworks from the BMI’s waterfront campus for the best views of the fireworks in the city. Family friendly with fun and games, Food, beer and wine for sale or pack a picnic. The museum will be open (not all galleries). Ticket Prices: Advanced Sales (thru July 2nd) $50 per car; $40 per member’s car. Last-minute (July 3rd & July 4th) $60 per car; $50 per member’s car. Walk-in: $5 per person at gate. Please note: Proceeds benefit BMI’s educational programs; your contribution is tax-deductible. Advanced reservations recommended. Gates open at 6:00 pm. No glass bottles. No pets. No refunds. Rain or shine. Fireworks are managed by the City, not the BMI. For Reservations call 410-72-4808 ext 105 or email kziegler@thebmi.org or go to www.thebmi.org.

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT OREGON RIDGE, July 3 & 4, Oregon Ridge Park,  13401 Beaver Dam Rd., Cockeysville, Maryland 21204 Sat-Sun, 5pm (gates open); 8pm (concert). Join the BSO and Baltimore Orioles 1983 World Series MVP Award winner and game announcer, Rick Dempsey, for the Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular, an all-American holiday celebration, featuring Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever, the National Anthem, and musical salutes to our armed forces, culminating in an incredible fireworks display. Bring your patriotic picnic basket and blanket and have a seat on the sloping green lawn as the BSO takes to the bandstand and lights up the night. FREE parking will be available at the Verizon lot on Shawan Road with shuttle to the park. BSO concert tickets are available at the shuttle site and must be presented when boarding. Permits for onsite parking are $10 in advance from the Meyerhoff Ticket Office, or $15 at the lot on concert days. Patrons with special needs can be accommodated on the free shuttle. Parking is also available at the park with valid disabled parking permits. Tickets are $9 - $18. For more information and tickets call 410-783-8000 or see www.bsomusic.org .

BEL AIR FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, July 4, 7:00-10:30 am Blueberry Pancake and Sausage Breakfast: Fee: $5.00 Adults; $3.00 Children under 10 at the Bel Air Middle School Gym. The days’ events include Horseshoe Pitching, Hamster Race Children's Games, Turtle Derby, The Great Bel Air Frog Jumping Contest, Bicycle Registration and Rodeo: Trophies for Best Decorated Bike (boys AND girls) and Watermelon Eating Contest. At 6:00 pm is the PARADE. The 2010 Parade will start at the intersection of E. Gordon Street and North Main Street, at the "Welcome to Bel Air" sign, and proceed down the renovated N. Main Street to Baltimore Pike, then south to left on Kenmore. See the map! 2010 Theme: AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL! 9:30 pm (approximate) will be Fireworks. If the fireworks are cancelled due to inclement weather, they will be launched instead (weather permitting) on Monday, July 5, approximately 9:30 pm. Free unless otherwise noted. For more information call 410-893-4444 or see  www.belairjuly4.org

BOWIE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRAION, July 4. The City of Bowie invites you to join the celebration at Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Drive, on Sunday, July 4, 2010 to celebrate America. Food, drinks and novelties will be on sale throughout the park. A variety band will provide live entertainment starting at 5 p.m. at the Robert V. Setra Amphitheater.  The fireworks begin at dark (approximately 9:15 pm).   For more information call 301-809-3011 or email the Special Events Coordinator at mcorley@cityofbowie.org or see www.cityofbowie.org.

CARROLL COUNTY FARM MUSEUM JULY FOURTH CELEBRATION AND FIREWORKS, July 4, noon, Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157. Fireworks, old-fashioned family picnic, games, food, crafts, farmhouse tours, artisan demonstrations, mule-drawn wagon rides, stage entertainment and food & crafts for sale. General Admission from Noon to 5 p.m. is Adults: $5.00; Ages 7-18 & 60 & over: $3.00; 6 & under: Free with adult A $5per car fee will be collected beginning at 5 p.m. For more information call 410-386-3880 or see www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org. 

CATONSVILLE’S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, July 3, Rain Date Sunday, July 4. Beginning at 9:30 am with Children's Games and Races at Catonsville High School, located at the corner of Rolling and Valley Road: Decorated Bike Contest, Lollipop Scramble, Quarter Hunt, Ball on Spoon Race, Shoe Scramble, Leapfrog, Wheelbarrow and Sack Races, Water Balloon Toss for all ages. Prizes for the winners!!  At 3 pm is the Grand Parade which starts at Frederick Road and Montrose Avenue, proceed east on Frederick Road to Bloomsbury Avenue, south on Bloomsbury Avenue to the Community Center. Get out your chair and watch the grand parade featuring 12 marching bands.  Parade will be held rain or shine. At 6:30 pm at Catonsville High School is the Pre-Fireworks Musical Salute. Come to the fireworks early for an evening of fun.  “D.J Mike” will be spinning your favorite tunes and dancing is encouraged!  A dozen food vendors will provide fun foods. Family friendly activities include photo opportunities with Patriot Pete, airbrush patriotic tattoos and more!  At 9:15 pm is the  Mammoth Fireworks Display at Catonsville High School. For more information call 410-744-9655 or see www.catonsvillecelebrations.org

COLLEGE PARK AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, July 4. The University of Maryland and the City of College Park are once again breaking out the red, white and blue for a fabulous Independence Day celebration. A free concert and fireworks spectacular are on tap for Sunday, July 4 beginning at 7 p.m. at the University of Maryland in Lot 1 adjacent to Campus Drive off Adelphi Road. Once again, residents are invited to enjoy Rock and Roll favorites with The Fabulous Hubcaps.  Fireworks start at dusk - about 9 p.m. You can expect a 30 to 40 minute program. In case of rain, the fireworks show will be held on Sunday, July 5. Concessions open at 5 p.m. offering hamburgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes, ice cream, snow cones, soda and bottled water. Grass seating is limited, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Personal coolers are also allowed. For more information see www.newsdesk.umd.edu. 

DUNDALK HERITAGE FAIR, July 2-4, 12-10pm, Dundalk Heritage Park, Dundalk, MD 21222. The park is located behind Dundalk Village Shopping Center, which is at Dundalk Avenue and Center Place. For three days, the Dundalk Heritage Fair offers continuous music on three stages, amusement rides and changing daily entertainment, more than one hundred vendors selling hand-made arts and crafts, foods of all kinds and local business opportunities.  Children under 12 get into the Heritage Fair for free, adults pay $5.00. The 76th annual Dundalk 4th of July Parade will be held on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010, beginning at 8:15am. And sections of it are no more than a block away from the Heritage Fair. The Dundalk Fourth of July Fireworks display will be held at approximately 9:15pm on Saturday evening July 3,, by the North Point Government Center at Merritt Boulevard and Wise Avenue. For more information see www.dundalkheritagefair.com or call 410-284-4022.

EASTERN YACHT CLUB FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA, July 3, Eastern Yacht Club (front), Middle River, Maryland 21220. Gates at Eastern Yacht Club will open at 3:00 PM. Fireworks will begin at dusk. In the event of rain, call their event hotline on that day only at (410-335-7009). For more information see their website www.mtabc.org . Annual fireworks extravaganza on Middle River benefiting MTABC's scholarship program.

EASTON'S CARNIVAL & FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION , Tuesday, June 29 through Sunday, July 4, Tuesday – Friday is 6-11pm, Saturday & Sunday are 4-11pm. Super rides, carnival food, games and prizes. One price bracelet nights are Tuesday through Friday, with $2.00 discount coupons available at the Avalon Theatre. The carnival is located off Marlboro Road behind the Target Store in Waterside Village.
On the 4th of July itself, the traditional Independence Day Celebration is a major community event. Local non-profit groups provide concession food booths, an annual fundraiser for local non-profits. Several musical acts are presented on stage, as well as a patriotic program to honor veterans. At dusk, the Mid-Shore's finest Fireworks display lights up Easton! Rain Date is Monday, July 5. Plenty of free parking in the area.

FORT MCHENRY "The Glorious Fourth!...an Old Fashioned Fourth of July!"
Sunday, July 4, 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, 2400 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230-5393. July 4th was the most important holiday in early America. Many regarded the War of 1812 as “America’s Second War of Independence.” Join the garrison of Fort McHenry and patriotic citizens of Baltimore for the following activities: fife and drum music, cannon firing, a musket salute for 18 states, period dancing and games. Highlight of the event will be the public reading of the Declaration of Independence at 3 p.m. (410) 962-4290 For more information see www.nps.gov/fomc/index.htm

FORT MEADE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION, July 4. McGlachlin Field, Fort Meade. Mark your calendars! Bring family, friends & neighbors to thier annual
Independence Day celebration. on McGlachlin Field! Entertainment and concessions. For an update see www.ftmeademwr.com

FREDERICK’S FOURTH, Sunday, July 4, Noon - 9:00 pm, Baker Park, Frederick, MD. Three stages with entertainment, a chili cook-off, activities for children of all ages  throughout  Baker Park. There will be amusements set up through both the Carillon area and the Culler Lake area.  Various free activities and entertainment like bean bags tosses, crafts and games located throughout the scavenger hunt booths as well as paid amusements and pony rides. For more information, contact the Office of Special Events at 301-228-CITY or visit www.celebratefrederick.com

GAITHERSBURG INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION, July 4, 6pm, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877.  Bring a blanket, bring a picnic and bring the whole family. Gates to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds open at 5 p.m.  A lively two-hour concert featuring the variety band, Appaloosa, starts at 7 p.m., and a few brief remarks from the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council will be made at 8 p.m.  The exciting fireworks display launches at dusk (approximately 9:25 p.m.).  In the event of rain, the fireworks only will be held on Monday, July 5.  Food will be sold at the celebration.  Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages, glass containers, rollerblades, skates, bikes, pets, or fireworks of any kind will be permitted. For more information call 301-258-6350 or see www.gaithersburgmd.gov

GREENBELT CELEBRATES INDEPEDENCE DAY AND AN ARTFUL AFTERNOON, July 4, Buddy Attick Park! Crescent Rd. near Kenilworth Ave., Greenbelt. 2:00pm-5:00pm: Free kids’ craft tent at the lake front.  5:30pm-7:00pm: Community drum circle facilitated by Katy Gaughan. Bring a percussion instrument or use one of ours! Dancers and hoopers also welcome! 7:30pm-8:30pm: The Greenbelt Concert Band.  Approx. 9:00pm: Fireworks. In case of inclement weather: call 301-474-0646. For more information see www.greenbeltmd.gov/arts/index.htm.

HAGERSTOWN FIREWORKS AT FAIRGROUNDS PARK, July 4, 6-10pm, Fairgrounds Park, 400 N Mulberry Street, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. Musical entertainment and a large fireworks display. Rain date: July 5. For more information call 301-739-8577, ext 116 or see www.hagerstownmd.org .

HAVRE DE GRACE INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE, CARNIVAL, CONCERT AND FIREWORKS, July 4.  Parade at 2pm, Carnival 6-10pm, Concert at 7pm & Fireworks at Tydings Park at 9:15pm (approximately) For more information call 410-939-2100 or see www.hdgtourism.com.

HOWARD COUNTY FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL, July 4, 5-10pm, Columbia Lakefront, Columbia MD 21044. Free. Come to the festival and stay for the fireworks! Festival highlights include live music, food vendors, children's entertainment and, to top it all off, fireworks at 9:30pm. Bring blankets, chairs and a picnic supper to enjoy the fun. Dogs & strollers discouraged. Rain date July 5. For more information see www.howardcountymd.gov/rap

LA PLATA FOURTH OF JULY WATERMELON BASH, July  4, 11am – 2pm, Town of La Plata, 305 Queen Anne Street, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Celebrate the Fourth of July at La Plata Town Hall for the 2nd Annual July 4th Watermelon Bash.  Music, entertainment, games, crafts, contests, inflatable obstacle course and more.  Be prepared to get wet as you cool off on our inflatable slip and slide and under the fire truck hose downs provided by the La Plata Fire Department.  They will be giving away hot dogs, bottled water, and watermelon slices. For more information call 301-934-8421 or see www.townoflaplata.org

LAUREL THIRD OF JULY CELEBRATION, July 3. Everyone is invited to enjoy the Annual Independence Day Celebration Parade, take part in the festivities during the day, and sit back and enjoy the fireworks at night! Parade at 11am, judging Stand - 4th Street in front of upper deck parking. Field Events from 1-3pm for children 12 and under at Gude Park (Laurel Lakes). Grand Opening at 4pm with Flag Raising/Pledge/National Anthem, Invocation., 5:00pm - 9:15pm  Band – Oracle and 9:15pm  fireworks from the Lake. Raindate for fireworks only is Sunday, July 4 at 9:15pm. Various vendors will be serving 4th of July specialties throughout the day in Gude Park. For more information see www.laurel.md.us/LaurelFourth

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE STAR SPANGLED FOURTH ON THE FIFTH,  Monday, July 5, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Annual Independence Day Celebration with Fun for Everyone from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run 7 to 9 a.m. at Lake Marion Community Center, 8821 East Village Avenue. $10—register in advance or before the race. Community Parade 10 a.m. start on Apple Ridge Road (to enter, register between 9 and 9:30 a.m.). Main Festival Opens at the Apple Ridge Recreation Area, 10101 Apple Ridge Road, following the Parade. Activities include live entertainment, Montgomery County Police Department moon bounc and safety information table, food for sale, bingo, inflatable amusements, carnival games, misting tent, voter registration and face painting. There is a nominal charge for some activities: tickets for children’s activities; tickets or cash for bingo; cash only for food sales. For more information see www.montgomeryvillage.com

ROCK HALL’S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION, July 3. Town of Rock Hall, 5585 Main Street, Rock Hall MD 21661. Parade Begins  at 10am through Main Street to the Civic Center where there will be Opening Ceremonies at 11:30am. Immediately following Opening Ceremonies at Civic Center will be Food, Music, Games, Crafts and more! At noon is the Horseshoe Tournament  and Turtle Races. At 9pm are the Fireworks (Rain date July 4th) over the Harbor. For more information call 410-639-7611 or see www.rockhallmd.com

ROCKVILLE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION, July 4, 7-10pm, Montgomery College Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Rockville hosts its annual Independence Day celebration with an event that features, live concerts, food vendors and a fireworks display. Concerts begin at 7pm, fireworks at 9:30pm. For more information call 240-314-8620 or see www.rockvillemd.gov .

SHADY SIDE KIWANIS CLUB INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE, July 4, 1pm, Shady Side. The parade is a free community event organized by Kiwanis members and community volunteers. Floats, marchers, clowns, bicyclists and decorated vehicles will participate in the parade which begins at Cedarhurst Road and ends at the Kiwanis Club on Snug Harbor Road. Participants should be at the staging areas no later than 12:30 p.m. as the road closes at 1:00 p.m. Bicycles and walkers should meet at the Soft Serve/Car Wash, floats line up down Cedarhurst Road and cars/motorized vehicles on West River Road. This traditional small-town parade has become a local South Anne Arundel County favorite event. Everyone is invited and entry is free. For more information call 443-203-6053.

TAKOMA PARK INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION, Sunday, July 4
Parade-9:00 am Assembly of Parade Units , 10:00 am Parade Begins at Carroll & Ethan Allen Avenues, follows Carroll Avenue towards DC, crosses over to Maple Avenue along Carroll Street, then returns along Maple Avenue.  Community BBQ-           
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm,  Lincoln and Maple Avenues, Wiffle Ball Tournament
-1:30 pm, Sponsored by Takoma Park Recreation Committee, Lee Jordan Field
Evening Program -7:00 pm, Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Rd
Concerts, Greetings from the Mayor, Patriotic Songs & National Anthem. 9:30 pm Fireworks by Bay Firework (rain date - first clear evening). For more information see www.takomapark4th.org.

WASHINGTON D.C. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION, July 4.
America's National Independence Day Parade takes place at 11:45 am on Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Street before a street audience of hundreds of thousands of spectators. The Parade consists of invited bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military and specialty units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams, VIP's, national dignitaries, and celebrity participants. It is a patriotic, flag-waving, red white and blue celebration of America's birthday! For more information see www.july4thparade.com
.Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The annual event includes daily and evening music and dance performances, crafts and cooking demonstrations, storytelling and discussions of cultural issues. The themes of the 2010 program will be: México Profundo: A Deeper Mexico, Asian Pacific American Connections and Smithsonian Inside Out. The hours are 11 a.m to 5 p.m. For more information see www.festival.si.edu.
4th of July at the National Archives
Come to the National Archives Building as to celebrate July 4 on the Constitution Avenue steps between 7th and 9th Streets. Discovering the National Archives from,
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. -Hear the Federal City Brass Band, Meet Thomas Jefferson and sign a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence. Declaration of Independence Reading Ceremony from 10 a.m.–11 a.m. Dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence by special guests including Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Ned Hector (portrayed by historical re-enactors) Continental Color Guard and Fife and Drum Corps provided by U.S. 3rd Infantry, the Old Guard. Inside the National Archives Building Family Activities 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Meet Historical Figures in the Rotunda Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Abigail Adams, and members of the American Historical Theatre. Historical Activities- Air your grievances in Revolutionary manner with a quill pen, Sign a full-size facsimile of the Declaration of Independence. Listen to stories of our patriotic past in the Boeing Learning Center at 11:30 a.m, 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. On Friday, July 2, Saturday, July 3, and Sunday, July 4, the National Archives Experience will offer extended viewing hours for the Charters of Freedom until 9 p.m. For more information see www.archives.gov.
White House Visitor Center Family Events
Between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., stop at the White House Visitor Center and enjoy games, crafts and other activities celebrating America's Birthday. National Park Service rangers and volunteers will give you the opportunity to sample the sights, sounds, activities and personages that helped finalize the Declaration of Independence and create the United States of America on July 4, 1776.
Concert on the Washington Monument Grounds
Beginning at 6:00 p.m. the U.S. Army Concert Band and the U.S. Army Band Downrange plays on the Southwest corner of the grounds of the Washington Monument.
A Capitol Fourth Concert
West Lawn of the U. S. Capitol from 8 - 9:30 p.m. (Admittance begins at 3 p.m.)
A 4th of July tradition in the nation's capital includes a live concert by the National Symphony Orchestra and several pop artists performing patriotic music on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building. The concert and show is followed by a spectacular display of fireworks over the Washington Monument. The concert is free and open to the public. No tickets are necessary. The annual event is broadcast live on PBS with a repeat airing at 9:30-11:00 p.m
4th of July Fireworks on the National Mall
At dark, usually around 9:15 p.m. Rain Date: July 5th.  The fireworks are launched from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and light up the sky over the Washington Monument.