The Fourth of July will look a little (or a lot) different in the D.C. area this year. Many of the region’s annual events have been canceled, as limits on mass gatherings remain in place. On Friday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser urged residents to celebrate the Fourth at home by watching fireworks in small, socially-distanced groups. While most large-scale celebrations have been canceled and replaced with virtual programming, there’s still a few fireworks shows to watch (from a distance).

What’s Canceled

D.C.: 

• The National Independence Day Parade along the National Mall been canceled.
• PBS’ annual “A Capitol Fourth” concert will not be held live on the Capitol grounds, but a digital version will broadcast on PBS, featuring such celebrities as John Stamos and Vanessa Williams.
• The National Archives will host its first-ever virtual celebration in place of its traditional Declaration of Independence reading ceremony outside the museum.
• NoMa’s annual July 4th Bash has been canceled.
• The Capitol Hill neighborhood will replace its annual 8th Street parade with a series of short videos from organizations that typically participate in the event.

Maryland: 

• Montgomery County has canceled its Fourth of July Celebrations, “Germantown Glory” and “Mid-County Sparkles.”
• Annapolis canceled its fireworks display and parade.
• The city of Baltimore canceled its July 4th fireworks display.
• Rockville’s Independence Day celebration has been canceled.
• Laurel canceled its in-person celebrations, but are replacing them with several virtual events.

Virginia: 

• Fairfax City’s annual Independence Day parade through downtown has been canceled, and replaced with a Hometown Wave parade through local neighborhoods.
• Alexandria’s 271st birthday and Fourth of July celebration has been canceled, with virtual plans in the works.
• Firework celebrations in Falls Church, Great Falls, Manassas, McLean, Vienna, and Reston have been canceled.

What’s Still On

D.C.:

• Trump’s “Salute to America” event will take place at the White House, with a fireworks display over the National Mall — despite D.C. officials encouraging residents to stay home. While smaller crowds are expected compared to previous years, Metro still announced extended service at select stations.
• A Capitol Fourth is going virtual for its concert, but there will still be IRL-fireworks you can watch in-person or online. 

Maryland: 

• Ocean City’s Fourth of July fireworks have been postponed, but every Thursday night Ocean City hosts a fireworks display at Talbot Street Beach, so you can celebrate early on July 2, or late on July 9.

Virginia: 

• The Independence Day celebration at George Washington’s Mount Vernon will still be held, but at a limited capacity and with social distancing measures.
• Arlington will not be holding any formal events this year, though local celebrations are still on, including a parade in Lyon Village, and a bike parade in Waycroft-Woodlawn.