Here’s a list of events happening in Washington, D.C., this Fourth of July.
National Park Service spokesman Mike Litterst sat down with the Washington Examiner’s Christy Matino to share the agenda, performances, and parades to be expected on Tuesday.
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The first event will be the Smithsonian Folklife Festival at 11 a.m. between Seventh Street and 14th Street. Even if you don’t catch it first thing, it will actually be going until 7:30 p.m.
Independence Day Parade
Next, at 11:45 a.m., the Independence Day Parade begins on Seventh Street and Constitution Avenue. It is complete with floats, bands, military marches, and balloons. Litterst suggested those who want to participate come prepared with sunscreen and water to combat the heat.
“You know, you don’t want your day ruined by having to deal with a heat illness,” Litterst said.
Capitol Fourth Concert
Then, the Capitol Fourth Concert will be at 8 p.m. on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The master of ceremonies will be America’s Funniest Home Videos host Alfonso Ribeiro, who will introduce acts such as Chicago, Boyz II Men, the Muppets, and Belinda Carlisle. Additionally, the National Symphony Orchestra will play, and PBS will broadcast it in its entirety.
Fireworks
Finally, the fireworks display will start at 9:09 p.m. and last 17 1/2 minutes. While the fireworks are ignited from both sides of the National Mall’s reflecting pool, the fireworks can be seen for miles around.
Litterst reminded attendees of the celebrations that the National Mall will be fenced from 14th Street to the Lincoln Memorial. He recommends that people take the Metro into the heart of the city.
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“You certainly don’t want to drive with the expectations you’re gonna be able to park anywhere near the National Mall,” Litterst said.
NPS has an automatic notification system people can plug into by texting July 4 DC to 888777.
