WASHINGTON — Over the next week, communities across the D.C. region will celebrate America’s birthday with parades, races, eating contests and of course fireworks.
Many of those events and activities are free including concerts and entry to certain museums.
D.C.
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Active duty members of the military and their families get free admission to more than 2,000 museums nationwide from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
This year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall is open June 29 to July 4, and July 6 to 9.
Kids and young adults age 18 and younger get free admission to the Newseum July 1 through Labor Day.
The July Fourth celebration at the National Archives starts at 10 a.m.
The Capitol Hill Fourth of July Parade starts at 10 a.m. on July 4.
The Palisades Parade begins at 11 a.m. on July 4.
The National Independence Day Parade in D.C. starts at 11:45 a.m. on July 4.
Gates open at 3 p.m. for A Capitol Fourth concert on the West Lawn of the Capitol. The concert starts at 8 p.m.
The United States Navy Band plays a July Fourth concert from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument.
The July 4 fireworks on the National Mall begin at 9:09 p.m.
MARYLAND
July 4 is a free fishing day in Maryland, meaning anglers don’t need to have a fishing license to fish in state waters.
Annapolis has a July 4 parade and fireworks show.
Baltimore’s July 4 fun includes live music and fireworks in the Inner Harbor.
Germantown Glory is a July 4 fireworks show at the Maryland SoccerPlex.
College Park and the University Of Maryland team up for a July 4 concert and fireworks.
Columbia hosts Howard County’s July Fourth Festival & Fireworks.
Frederick celebrates July 4 with activities, entertainment, and fireworks.
Greenbelt’s July Fourth Fanfare includes live music and fireworks.
Hagerstown will set off July 4 fireworks.
The Hollywood Independence Day Celebration with fireworks happens July 4.
The town of Kensington hosts its 22nd annual Bike Parade at 10 a.m. July 4.
Kensington’s Albert Einstein High School is the site for the Mid-County Sparkles concert and fireworks show July 4.
The Town of La Plata’s annual Watermelon Bash starts at 10:30 a.m.
Montgomery Village will hold a July 4 5K & Fun Run, parade and more.
Ocean City has July Fourth fireworks shows planned at two locations.
The Town of Poolesville has a fireworks show set for July 4.
Rockville’s Independence Day events on July 4 include live music and fireworks.
Solomons annual fireworks show blasts off July 4.
Takoma Park’s July 4 fun includes a parade and fireworks show.
In Waldorf, A Fun Filled 4th takes place at Regency Furniture Stadium, and admission is free to outdoor activities.
VIRGINIA
Alexandria celebrates its 268th birthday and America’s 241st birthday on July 8 with birthday cake for all, live music, and fireworks.
Arlington has a July Fourth Celebration at Long Bridge Park with activities galore.
The City of Fairfax’s annual July 4 celebration includes a parade and fireworks.
In Falls Church, there will be live music and fireworks at George Mason High School July 4.
Great Falls has a July 4 5K, parade and fireworks.
Herndon has games, entertainment and a fireworks show planned for July 4.
In Leesburg on July 4, enjoy a morning parade, and then a concert and fireworks show in the evening.
Manassas will Celebrate America on July 4 with a fireworks display to cap it off.
Vienna has a July Fourth Festival and Fireworks.
The Warrenton Town Limits celebration on June 30 includes free swimming and fireworks.
DELAWARE
Bethany Beach has a July 4 parade, concert and fireworks show.
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