July Fourth in Washington

Get information on fireworks, parades, restaurant specials, and lots more with our complete guide to the Fourth of July in Washington

Fourth of July Fireworks

Fun Ideas for a Bang-Up Fourth

Fancy Pig Roasts, Upscale Crab Bakes, and Other Fourth of July Restaurant Specials

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Fun Ideas for a Bang-Up Fourth

There’s lots to do on the Fourth of July beyond the fireworks on the Mall. Here are some great events in Washington to help you celebrate. more

Dining Specials for July Fourth

Is a good, old-fashioned home cookout not what you’re looking for this Fourth of July? Here’s what area restaurants are offering up, from picnic-style meals to upscale pig roast more

Fourth of July Fireworks

For those not blessed with a private roof deck or the patience to fight the patriotic droves at the Mall, here are some other ways to catch DC’s famous Fourth of July fireworks. more

Things That Go Boom

Want to set off a few fireworks this Fourth? Here’s what’s legal, what’s not, and where you can get the best sparklers and more in the area. more

Wearing the Red-White-and-Blue

Even if you’ve got a stars-and-stripes bikini to wear on July 4, we’ve got ten more red-white-and-blue items that add instant patriotic pop to your outfit—and can be worn the rest of the summer with ease. more

Host a Cookout for $15

Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Company’s John Snedden shows us how to do barbecue for four for less than $15. more

Put Together a Great Picnic

Want to picnic while you watch the fireworks? Check out our guide to putting together a great picnic. more

Humble to Haute: Hot Dogs Get Fancy

While some might think you can’t improve the ballpark staple, several area chefs are trying to do just that. We’ll start at the humble end of the spectrum. more

A Guide to Nightlife on H Street

It's time to check out DC’s H Street, NE. Also known as the Atlas District, it’s a diverse three-block swath of nightlife that has been blossoming over the past few years. Read on for our comprehensive guide. more

10 Top Treasures in Washington Museums

Can DC’s New Digital News Operations Replace the Once-Great Newspaper Bureaus?

Gone are the robust bureaus for the Los Angeles Times, Newhouse News, and other once-healthy news organizations. Digital media bureaus now are taking their places with as many reporters and plenty of swagger. more

Where & When: What to Do This Weekend

Sip some Beaujolais Nouveau, check out the Terra Cotta warriors, see a vintage murder thriller, and more this weekend. more