Plan Your Visit

The Independence Day Celebration is hosted by National Mall and Memorial Parks who welcome you and wish to provide the following information for the day of the event.

Need to Know Information

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  Getting Around

  Directions

  Directions to the event and information on event entrances.

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  Road Closures & Delays

  Closures

  Site and road closures for Washington DC, Virginia and other surrounding areas for the Fourth of July event.

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  Safety Rules

  Safety

  An overview of safety procedures and guidelines for the Fourth of July event.

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  Security Precautions

  Security

  Information and updates on security for the Fourth of July including a list of prohibited items.

Events

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  Fireworks Display

  Fireworks Schedule

  A detailed description of the schedule for Fourth of July fireworks display.

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  Things To Do

  Fun Events

  The fireworks are only part of the fun! Find out what else is happening in the area on Independence Day!