Wednesday, October 26, 2011

PAST: FOURTH OF JULY: Here's a list of free events taking place on WED, July 4th! Parade, Archives Celebration and the Annual Fireworks + Concert!

Celebrate July 4th with these free events! Click through for more information

National Independence Day Parade
Parade runs along Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th streets, NW
starts at 11:45am


The Parade consists of invited bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military and specialty units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams, VIP's, national dignitaries, and celebrity participants.
Metro: Archives closest to 7th, Farragut West closest to 17th


at the West Lawn US Capital
gates open at 3:00pm
starts at 8:00pm
America's favorite Independence Day tradition will feature unrivaled performances from some of the country's best-known musical names topped off by the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. 
Metro: Capitol South or Union Station

The National Archives Patriotic Program
at the National Archives
8:30am - 2:00pm

The National Archives will celebrate the 236th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with its traditional Fourth of July program including patriotic music, a dramatic reading of the Declaration by historical reenactors and descendants of the Signers, and exciting free family activities and entertainment for all ages.

Schedule: 8:30am - 9:30am
Sign a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence on 7th & Constitution Avenue
10:00am - 11:00am Ceremony
11:00am - 2:00pm Family Activities
Metro: Archives

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