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‘It’s been on my bucket list’: July Fourth on the National Mall

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‘It’s been on my bucket list’: July Fourth on the National Mall

A dazzling day marks Fourth of July in the DC region

A dazzling day marks Fourth of July in the DC region

‘I feel wonderful’: New US citizens sworn in at George Washington’s estate

‘I feel wonderful’: New US citizens sworn in at George Washington’s estate

July 4

PHOTOS: 2025 Fourth of July celebrations in the DC area

‘Hardly a cloud in the sky’ in the DC area on the Fourth of July

‘Hardly a cloud in the sky’ in the DC area on the Fourth of July

Record set at Z-Burger’s Independence Burger Eating Championship

Record set at Z-Burger’s Independence Burger Eating Championship

More Fourth of July

Metro CEO touts video surveillance improvements ahead of busy Fourth of July

Metro CEO touts video surveillance improvements ahead of busy Fourth of July

DC prepares for Fourth of July celebrations

DC prepares for Fourth of July celebrations

Water safety tips to remember this weekend — no matter how big your boat is

Water safety tips to remember this weekend — no matter how big your boat is

Things to do in the DC area: ‘Momentum Park(our)’, Fourth of July celebrations … and more!

Things to do in the DC area: ‘Momentum Park(our)’, Fourth of July celebrations … and more!

Spectators watch as fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument on July 4, 2022 in Washington, DC. Crowds lined the National Mall to watch the capitals annual fireworks show celebrating Independence Day.

July 3

WATCH: Patriotic performances, dazzling fireworks mark America’s 249th birthday

‘A Capitol Fourth,’ scavenger hunts: July Fourth events at the National Mall

‘A Capitol Fourth,’ scavenger hunts: July Fourth events at the National Mall

What’s open and what’s closed in the DC area for Fourth of July 2025

What’s open and what’s closed in the DC area for Fourth of July 2025

Where to find the top July 4 restaurant and bar deals in DC

Where to find the top July 4 restaurant and bar deals in DC

Record number of Americans to travel July Fourth weekend, but roads may be less congested

Record number of Americans to travel July Fourth weekend, but roads may be less congested

Road closures, Metro changes accompany July Fourth weekend in DC

Road closures, Metro changes accompany July Fourth weekend in DC

DC-area fire officials urge public to avoid backyard Fourth of July fireworks displays

DC-area fire officials urge public to avoid backyard Fourth of July fireworks displays

‘I get goose bumps every time’: Independence Day fireworks are headed for the National Mall

‘I get goose bumps every time’: Independence Day fireworks are headed for the National Mall

8 sky-high rooftop parties in DC to celebrate the Fourth of July

8 sky-high rooftop parties in DC to celebrate the Fourth of July

Helping kids manage fireworks anxiety

Helping kids manage fireworks anxiety

Fireworks, parades, performances: Where to see July Fourth celebrations in DC area

Fireworks, parades, performances: Where to see July Fourth celebrations in DC area

Could tensions with Iran impact DC’s Fourth of July celebration?

Could tensions with Iran impact DC’s Fourth of July celebration?

Where to look for Fourth of July travel deals

Where to look for Fourth of July travel deals

DC unveils a plan loaded with must-see summer events — and heightened security

DC unveils a plan loaded with must-see summer events — and heightened security

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