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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 LIVE: 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

Mayor’s office hopes DC summer events bring fun, music and economic boost

Mayor’s office hopes DC summer events bring fun, music and economic boost

Open Streets DC takes over Capitol Hill on Saturday

Open Streets DC takes over Capitol Hill on Saturday

Juneteenth 2025: A roundup of celebrations in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Juneteenth 2025: A roundup of celebrations in DC, Maryland and Virginia

DC Mayor Bowser’s message for Shakira after WorldPride cancellation: ‘Get yourself here’

DC Mayor Bowser’s message for Shakira after WorldPride cancellation: ‘Get yourself here’

More Washington, DC Event News

‘Blessing of the Bikes’ ceremony kicks off ‘Rolling to Remember’ events honoring veterans

‘Blessing of the Bikes’ ceremony kicks off ‘Rolling to Remember’ events honoring veterans

Races, emergency training exercise to close roads in DC area Sunday

Races, emergency training exercise to close roads in DC area Sunday

World Pride organizers grapple with security concerns for trans participants

World Pride organizers grapple with security concerns for trans participants

One final trim for DC’s cherry blossom trees

One final trim for DC’s cherry blossom trees

Group gathers at Black Lives Matter Plaza to honor mural

Group gathers at Black Lives Matter Plaza to honor mural

‘We have power’: Positive Force DC commemorates 40th birthday with 5 days of punk music and protests

‘We have power’: Positive Force DC commemorates 40th birthday with 5 days of punk music and protests

Champion figure skaters to headline Legacy on Ice tribute for DC midair crash victims

Champion figure skaters to headline Legacy on Ice tribute for DC midair crash victims

Road closures in Southwest DC for Washington Spirit fan appreciation rally

Road closures in Southwest DC for Washington Spirit fan appreciation rally

Weekend road closures in DC for White House reception, Marion Barry mural unveiling

Weekend road closures in DC for White House reception, Marion Barry mural unveiling

‘I think about Sarah every 5 minutes’: Widower of woman killed while cycling in Bethesda leads bike ride, road safety rally

‘I think about Sarah every 5 minutes’: Widower of woman killed while cycling in Bethesda leads bike ride, road safety rally

Harris expects thousands to attend Ellipse speech as Election Day nears

Harris expects thousands to attend Ellipse speech as Election Day nears

DC-area runners among winners at 49th annual Marine Corps Marathon

DC-area runners among winners at 49th annual Marine Corps Marathon

Road closures, public transit and what to know about the 2024 Marine Corps Marathon

Road closures, public transit and what to know about the 2024 Marine Corps Marathon

Weekend DC-area road closures to make way for beer, hockey and running

Weekend DC-area road closures to make way for beer, hockey and running

What to know about Fourth of July celebrations along DC’s National Mall

What to know about Fourth of July celebrations along DC’s National Mall

DC road closures, parking restrictions ahead of National Capital Barbecue Battle

DC road closures, parking restrictions ahead of National Capital Barbecue Battle

White House opens private gardens to the public for Mother’s Day weekend

White House opens private gardens to the public for Mother’s Day weekend

Billy Porter, Keke Palmer headline DC’s Capital Pride Concert

Billy Porter, Keke Palmer headline DC’s Capital Pride Concert

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