Fireworks

As part of the Independence Day festivities, the National Park Service and partners host a spectacular fireworks show in the heart of the nation's capital.

Fireworks on display over the National Mall for the Fourth of July celebration, viewed from Virginia.

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When to view

The fireworks display will be on the evening of July 4. The exact start time has not been announced.

Where to watch

• Washington, DC: U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the White House Ellipse, West Potomac Park, East Potomac Park, and Anacostia Park

• Virginia: George Washington Memorial Parkway, including US Marine Corps War Memorial, Netherlands Carillon grounds, Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove, Gravelly Point Park, and along the Mount Vernon Trail from the 14th Street Bridge to Theodore Roosevelt Island. Parking is allowed in designated parking areas only.

What to expect

• Visit Plan Your Visit for the most comprehensive information.
• If you watch from the National Mall, expect security screening and crowds. See the list of prohibited items.
• Expect road closures in the area.
• Sign up for automated alerts by texting JULY4DC to 888777.
• Safety first - bring water to avoid heat related illness.

Inclement weather

The fireworks display may be delayed or cancelled if there is inclement weather, such as driving rain, high winds, lightning and/or low ceiling cloud cover in the area. Sign up for automated alerts by texting JULY4DC to 888777.

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  Special Events

  Join the festivities in Washington, DC, including the Salute to Americ and the fireworks display!

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  Plan Your Visit

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  Social Media & Alerts

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  Photos and Multimedia

  View photos and videos of Independence Day festivities and preparations on the National Mall.

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  History of Independence Day

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  Making the Fourth Happen

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