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Avoid the traffic, enjoy the show: Fireworks displays in Md. and Va.

WASHINGTON — D.C.’s epic fireworks extravaganza is a big deal, but many (understandably) would rather not brave the heavy traffic around the National Mall on July 4.

Missing out on all that traffic, however, doesn’t necessarily mean missing out on fireworks. Several displays are scheduled in Maryland and Virginia. Here are some selected shows around the region.

(Shows will be Tuesday, July 4, unless otherwise noted.)

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Fireworks explode by the Monaco Tower at the Riviera Hotel and Casino before a controlled demolition of the tower, Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in Las Vegas. The casino opened in 1955 and was closed last year to make room to expand the Las Vegas Convention Center. (AP Photo/John Locher)

For more information about regional fireworks shows near you, read WTOP’s Freebies list.


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Jack Pointer

Jack contributes to WTOP.com when he's not working as the afternoon/evening radio writer.

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