What to know about the July Fourth celebrations in DC
On July 4th, millions of Americans are expected to descend upon Washington, D.C., to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in the nation’s capital.
TL;DR
- Washington D.C. will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with multiple events on July 3rd and 4th.
- Events include the 'A Capitol Fourth' concert, a fireworks display at Mount Vernon, National Archives celebrations, a parade on Constitution Avenue, military flyovers, and fireworks on the National Mall and Anacostia River.
- Reagan National Airport will halt flights for several hours on July 3rd and all flights after noon on July 4th due to military flyovers.
- Restrictions will be in place for boat traffic on the Potomac River from July 4th to July 5th.
- Numerous street closures will be in effect on July 4th, impacting access to various parts of the city, with additional closures starting at 1 p.m. for specific events.
- The Great American State Fair, running from June 25 to July 10, also has dedicated road closures.