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Independence Day Freebies: Fireworks displays, parades and birthday cake

WASHINGTON — Over the next week, communities across the D.C. region will celebrate America’s birthday with parades, races, eating contests and of course fireworks.

Many of those events and activities are free including concerts and entry to certain museums.

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Active duty members of the military and their families get free admission to more than from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

This year’s on the National Mall is open June 29 to July 4, and July 6 to 9.

Kids and young adults age 18 and younger get free admission to the July 1 through Labor Day.

The July Fourth celebration at the starts at 10 a.m.

starts at 10 a.m. on July 4.

The begins at 11 a.m. on July 4.

The in D.C. starts at 11:45 a.m. on July 4.

Gates open at 3 p.m. for concert on the West Lawn of the Capitol. The concert starts at 8 p.m.

The a July Fourth concert from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument.

The July 4 fireworks on the at 9:09 p.m.

MARYLAND

July 4 is a in Maryland, meaning anglers don’t need to have a fishing license to fish in state waters.

Annapolis has a July 4 show.

Baltimore’s July 4 fun includes live music and fireworks in the .

is a July 4 fireworks show at the Maryland SoccerPlex.

team up for a July 4 concert and fireworks.

Columbia hosts July Fourth Festival & Fireworks.

celebrates July 4 with activities, entertainment, and fireworks.

July Fourth Fanfare includes live music and fireworks.

will set off July 4 fireworks.

The Independence Day Celebration with fireworks happens July 4.

The town of hosts its 22nd annual Bike Parade at 10 a.m. July 4.

Kensington’s Albert Einstein High School is the site for the concert and fireworks show July 4.

The Town of La Plata’s annual starts at 10:30 a.m.

will hold a July 4 5K & Fun Run, parade and more.

has July Fourth fireworks shows planned at two locations.

The Town of has a fireworks show set for July 4.

Independence Day events on July 4 include live music and fireworks.

annual fireworks show blasts off July 4.

July 4 fun includes a parade and fireworks show.

In , A Fun Filled 4th takes place at Regency Furniture Stadium, and admission is free to outdoor activities.

VIRGINIA

celebrates its 268th birthday and America’s 241st birthday on July 8 with birthday cake for all, live music, and fireworks.

has a July Fourth Celebration at Long Bridge Park with activities galore.

The annual July 4 celebration includes a parade and fireworks.

In , there will be live music and fireworks at George Mason High School July 4.

has a July 4 5K, parade and fireworks.

has games, entertainment and a fireworks show planned for July 4.

In on July 4, enjoy a morning parade, and then a concert and fireworks show in the evening.

will Celebrate America on July 4 with a fireworks display to cap it off.

has a July Fourth Festival and Fireworks.

The includes free swimming and fireworks.

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has a July 4 parade, concert and fireworks show.






Michelle Basch

Michelle Basch is a reporter turned morning anchor at ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½.

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