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Fourth of July in the capital draws feelings of hope, anger, freedom
D.C.’s mayor paraded through Barracks Row in a Washington Commanders jersey. A couple smiled while wearing red, white and ...
Washington DC fireworks 2025: Start time, map, how to watch
According to the National Park Service, fireworks on the National Mall are set to begin at 9 p.m. local time on July 4. The park service provided a map of the National Mall that shows the various ...
How people are celebrating, protesting and traveling for July Fourth
People are approaching this Independence Day with mixed feelings. Polls show declining national pride, especially among ...
Top 10+ things to do for the Fourth of July in the DC area
From day to night and Beyoncé to parades, here’s what to do for the Fourth of July on the National Mall and beyond.
Photos: July Fourth celebrations across the country
It's been 249 years since the Declaration of Independence was passed by the Continental Congress in 1776, which the holiday ...
Where to find the top July 4 restaurant and bar deals in DC
Looking to celebrate the Fourth of July with more than just fireworks? WTOP has rounded up dozens of restaurants and bars ...
Red Sox lineup: Veteran starter looks to keep rolling with morning start on Fourth in DC
Red Sox fans are accustomed to a morning start time once a year — on Marathon Monday in April. On Friday, Boston will get its ...
Expect road closures, limited access to National Mall in DC for Fourth of July
Independence Day is almost here, and as the sun went down Wednesday, street closures went up around the National Mall. By 7 p ...