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With all hands on deck, Metro hopes to make the busy holiday weekend a safe one

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With all hands on deck, Metro hopes to make the busy holiday weekend a safe one

Nation’s capital puts on massive fireworks spectacle for America’s 250th

Nation’s capital puts on massive fireworks spectacle for America’s 250th

Fourth of July at Mount Vernon features double dose of fireworks, annual naturalization ceremony

Fourth of July at Mount Vernon features double dose of fireworks, annual naturalization ceremony

AAA predicts flat travel numbers for Fourth of July

AAA predicts flat travel numbers for Fourth of July

USAF Thunderbirds prepare for spectacular sky show ahead of America’s big birthday

USAF Thunderbirds prepare for spectacular sky show ahead of America’s big birthday

NORAD warns pilots to check flight restrictions ahead of July Fourth celebrations

NORAD warns pilots to check flight restrictions ahead of July Fourth celebrations

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What’s open and what’s closed in the DC area for Fourth of July 2026

What’s open and what’s closed in the DC area for Fourth of July 2026

Fourth of July boat restrictions force major changes on DC waterways

Fourth of July boat restrictions force major changes on DC waterways

Montgomery County prepares for dangerous heat ahead of Fourth of July

Montgomery County prepares for dangerous heat ahead of Fourth of July

Celebrate July Fourth responsibly with SoberRide

Celebrate July Fourth responsibly with SoberRide

Where to party on July Fourth for America’s 250th birthday

Where to party on July Fourth for America’s 250th birthday

Fourth of July weekend brings traffic closures in DC, Virginia

Fourth of July weekend brings traffic closures in DC, Virginia

Celebrating July 4th in DC? Officials say even experienced locals need a plan

Celebrating July 4th in DC? Officials say even experienced locals need a plan

Summer travel and last minute Fourth of July trips

Summer travel and last minute Fourth of July trips

Police prepare for Fourth of July ‘teen takeovers’ at beaches in Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Police prepare for Fourth of July ‘teen takeovers’ at beaches in Maryland’s Eastern Shore

A different kind of 250th birthday: Hundreds march past White House for a ‘people-powered’ future

A different kind of 250th birthday: Hundreds march past White House for a ‘people-powered’ future

Helping a pet that frets over Fourth of July fireworks

Helping a pet that frets over Fourth of July fireworks

Going to the National Mall for July 4? Expect tighter security, less space and big changes

Going to the National Mall for July 4? Expect tighter security, less space and big changes

America 250: Back to the future celebrating Fourth of July

America 250: Back to the future celebrating Fourth of July

New security measures installed along the Reflecting Pool

New security measures installed along the Reflecting Pool

Fire officials warn fireworks laws vary widely across the DC region

Fire officials warn fireworks laws vary widely across the DC region

‘Leave the fireworks to the professionals,’ say DC area fire chiefs

‘Leave the fireworks to the professionals,’ say DC area fire chiefs

Potomac, Anacostia rivers to close to boaters for Fourth of July weekend

Potomac, Anacostia rivers to close to boaters for Fourth of July weekend

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

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

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