{"id":2455269,"date":"2025-07-03T13:11:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T17:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-to-do-in-dc-for-july-fourth-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-07-03T13:13:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T17:13:05","slug":"what-to-do-in-dc-for-july-fourth-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-to-do-in-dc-for-july-fourth-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in DC for July Fourth &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhat-to-do-in-dc-for-july-fourth-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2455269&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses various events and activities in Washington D.C. for July Fourth, celebrating the nation&#8217;s birthday.It highlights that over 72 million travelers are expected to visit the city, which is known for its rich history and landmarks. Key events include the National Independence Day Parade, taking place from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting at Constitution Avenue and ending at 17th Street NW. The National Park Service is organizing family-friendly activities, such as a scavenger hunt and educational events at the Jefferson Memorial, from 2-7 p.m. A &#8220;A Capitol Fourth&#8221; concert hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro will feature performances from artists like The Beach Boys and the National Symphony Orchestra from 8-9:30 p.m. culminated by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/okinawa-sunny-island-of-the-immortals\/\" title=\"Okinawa: Sunny Island of the Immortals\">fireworks display<\/a> at 9:09 p.m. Beyond celebrations, the city will also host protests under the banner &#8220;Free America&#8221; targeting political issues. This year&#8217;s July Fourth celebrations coincide with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyc-business-asks-customers-for-help-paying-skyrocketing-energy-bills\/\" title=\"NYC Business Asks Customers For Help Paying Skyrocketing Energy Bills\">lowest gas prices<\/a> since 2021, averaging $3.16 per gallon.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">What to do in DC for July Fourth<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2164469\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Washington D.C. is always a hot tourist destination in the United States, and the city will host a myriad of patriotic events to commemorate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3460940\/independence-day-dangerous-holiday-how-to-stay-safe-july-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">the nation&rsquo;s birthday<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/travel\/3457880\/record-july-4-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Over 72 million people<\/a> are estimated to travel 50 miles or more to D.C. through Sunday. Since the nation&rsquo;s capital is home to a wealth of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3450691\/peace-through-strength-origin-phrase-trump-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">history<\/a> and monuments, here are the biggest events and celebrations local residents and visitors can partake in.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/washington-secrets\/3462145\/marjorie-taylor-greene-rifle-fundraiser\/\">MTG offers her rifle to fight &lsquo;nasty America last Democrats&rsquo;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3462032\/deputy-head-of-russia-navy-killed-ukraine-attack\/\">Deputy head of Russia&#8217;s navy killed in Ukraine attack<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/supreme-court\/3461985\/supreme-court-womens-sports-challenges-transgender-ban\/\">Supreme Court to hear challenges to bans on transgender athletes in women&rsquo;s sports<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Independence Day Parade<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/july4thparade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">The Independence Day Parade<\/a> will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. <\/p>\n<p>It will start at the corner of Constitution Avenue NW and 7th Street NW, and conclude a mile west along the former avenue at 17th Street NW.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Park activities<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3389231\/national-park-week-2025-state-of-americas-outdoors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">National Park Service<\/a> is hosting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/subjects\/nationalmall4th\/things-to-do.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">various events <\/a><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/subjects\/nationalmall4th\/things-to-do.htm\" target=\"_blank\">related to July Fourth<\/a>, one of which is a family scavenger hunt called Operation Independence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The purpose of this event, held at the Sylvan Theater (Independence Avenue SW and 15th Street, D.C.), is to teach participants about spying techniques used during the American Revolution.<\/p>\n<p>The NPS is also doing multiple activities at the Jefferson Memorial, including trivia about the nation&rsquo;s founding, story time based on the history of Independence Day and former President Thomas Jefferson, and a signing of the Declaration of Independence.<\/p>\n<p>Both the scavenger hunt and the Jefferson Memorial events will be conducted from 2-7 p.m.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Capitol Fourth Concert<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/a-capitol-fourth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Capitol Fourth concert<\/a> will be held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol from 8-9:30 p.m. Performers at this year&rsquo;s concert include The Beach Boys, The Temptations vocal group, Lauren Daigle, the National Symphony Orchestra, and many others.<\/p>\n<p>Alfonso Ribeiro, best known for his role as Carlton Banks on <em>The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air<\/em>, will return as the concert&rsquo;s host.<\/p>\n<p>Gates will open at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Mall fireworks<\/h2>\n<p>A major tradition for the NPS, the fireworks display this year will be held from 9:09-9:27 p.m., with fireworks launched on both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/washington-secrets\/3460786\/american-shifts-from-possessions-to-freedom-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>AMERICAN DREAM SHIFTS FROM POSSESSIONS TO &lsquo;FREEDOM&rsquo; AND &lsquo;FAMILY&rsquo;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Besides these events, Washington, D.C., will be one of many cities across the nation where&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3460621\/free-america-protests-womens-march-trump-july-4\/\" target=\"_blank\">&ldquo;Free America&rdquo; protests<\/a>&nbsp;to oppose President&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3461176\/trump-approval-desantis-using-national-guard-immigration-judges\/\" target=\"_blank\">Donald Trump<\/a>&nbsp;will take place.<\/span> It comes just weeks after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/columnists\/3442634\/no-kings-very-polite-liberal-tea-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">&ldquo;No Kings&rdquo; protests<\/a> swept the nation on June 14, which coincided with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-taking-regeneron-drug-remdesivir-therapy-for-coronavirus-diagnosis-ex-wh-doctor-explains\/\" title=\"Trump taking Regeneron drug, Remdesivir therapy for coronavirus diagnosis: ex-WH doctor explains\">president&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s birthday.<\/p>\n<p>This year&rsquo;s July Fourth also marks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/economy\/3461130\/july-4th-gas-prices-hit-lowest-level-four-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >lowest average gas prices<\/a> across the country since 2021<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elder-vp-harris-what-about-the-root-cause-of-urban-homicide\/\" title=\"ELDER: VP Harris, What About The \u2018Root Cause\u2019 Of Urban Homicide?\">nationwide average<\/a> for a gallon of gas is <a href=\"https:\/\/gasprices.aaa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">currently $3.16<\/a>, which is roughly 30 cents less compared to the same time last year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2164469\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2164469\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate July Fourth in D.C. with various patriotic events!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2455270,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Washington-DC-Fourth-of-July-scaled-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[7500,33892,33621,49509,33224],"class_list":["post-2455269","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-events","tag-independence-day","tag-july-fourth","tag-travel-guide","tag-washington-dc"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Washington-DC-Fourth-of-July-scaled-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2455269","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2455269"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2455269\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2455274,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2455269\/revisions\/2455274"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2455270"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2455269"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2455269"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2455269"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}