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Jun 27, 2022

Parades, Festivals, And Parties: How To Celebrate July Fourth 2022 Around The D.C. Area

Darren Criss will be in town, grill kits are available for pick up, and it’s almost time to pick your spot for watching the July Fourth fireworks.

Jun 26, 2021

Parties, Fireworks, and Grill Kits: How To Celebrate July Fourth 2021 In The D.C. Area

There are plenty of ways to celebrate at home, at a neighborhood party, or taking in the National Mall fireworks.

Jul 08, 2020

Davon McNeal’s Family Has Long Worked Toward Resolving D.C. Violence

The 11-year-old’s family fought to interrupt violence in D.C. neighborhoods—until that very violence killed Davon on the Fourth of July.

Jul 05, 2020

What Happened In D.C. Over Independence Day Weekend?

There were protests, rallies, coronavirus concerns, and yet another candidate announced a run for the D.C. Council at-large seat. We’ve got you covered.

Jul 05, 2020

This Year’s Independence Day In The District Was Less Crowded But Very Smoky

Approximately only 37,000 Metro trips were taken yesterday, less than one-tenth of rides taken on July 4 in 2019.

Jul 05, 2020

11-Year-Old Boy Shot, Killed In Southeast D.C. On Saturday

The boy, identified as Davon McNeal, died at the hospital after being shot in the head. As of last night, police did not yet have any suspects in the killing.

Jul 05, 2020

On July Fourth In D.C., People Told Us What Freedom Means To Them

A decidedly different Independence Day came after more than a month of demonstrations in the nation’s capital and in the middle of a pandemic.

Jul 04, 2020

On July 4, A Combustible Mix Of Trump Supporters And Black Lives Matter Protesters Converged In D.C.

Amid the pandemic and protests against police brutality, the president’s Salute to America show went on.

Jul 03, 2020

D.C. Demonstrators Kick Off July Fourth Weekend With Protests, Go-Go Music, And Fireworks

More than 100 people met in Lincoln Park for a special edition of Moechella, a combination of D.C. slang “moe” and the music festival Coachella. Across town, another group staged an overnight sit-in.

Jul 02, 2020

10 Virtual Things To Do In D.C. This Fourth Of July Weekend

Enjoy the conclusion of the virtual Folklife Festival, do some outdoor or online yoga, and meet Abigail Adams this Fourth of July weekend.

 
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