Watch the Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
Washington, DC is a outstanding place to celebrate July 4th. The United States Capital, Washington DC monuments and The National Mall are all some of the best places to see in Washington and watch the Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
The 4th of July starts with a parade on Constitution Avenue that goes to 7th and 17th Streets and the evening ends with an amazing display of fireworks over the Washington Monument. The 4th of July parade includes marching bands, floats, VIP’s and military and specialty units. One of the best sites to see pictures from the past parades in Washington DC,http://dc.about.com/od/4thofjuly/a/IndDayParade.htm also gives more information about this year’s parade.
The Independence Day fireworks begin at dark, which is usually around 9:15 p.m. The fireworks are set off from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and and give off a spectacular view over the Washington Monument.
Some of the best places to view the National Mall Fireworks are from the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, the U.S. Capitol, Rooftop of the W Hotel, aboard a cruise along the Potomac River, East Potomac Park, Southwest Waterfront 4th of July Festival and Rooftop Bars in Washington DC.
These 4th of July celebrations in Washington DC are some of the most attended events to take place all year long.