Where to watch Independence Day fireworks, events in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Fireworks shows are a highlight of the celebration, lighting up the sky in vibrant colours and patterns.

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Whether you're looking for a rooftop soiree, carnival rides, live music or free, family fun, there's something for you here.

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National Mall Fourth of July fireworks

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Fireworks in Virginia

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Mount Vernon daytime fireworks

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Culpeper (Near Rockwater Park)

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Fredericksburg and Stafford County

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Great Falls

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Independence Day fireworks in Maryland

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Rockville

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Celebrate independence day 2023 with these festive activities

Where to watch Independence Day fireworks, events in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Fireworks shows are a highlight of the celebration, lighting up the sky in vibrant colours and patterns.

Whether you're looking for a rooftop soiree, carnival rides, live music or free, family fun, there's something for you here.

National Mall Fourth of July fireworks

📅 July 4 📍 Several viewing locations 💲 Free admission

Fireworks in Virginia

Middletown 📅 July 3 📍 Middletown Park (2nd Street) 💲 Free admission

Mount Vernon daytime fireworks

📅 July 4, 1 p.m. 📍 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA

Culpeper (Near Rockwater Park)

📅 July 4 📍 Near Rockwater Park 💲 Free admission. $35 registration cost for 5K Race

Fredericksburg and Stafford County

📅 July 4 📍 Virginia Credit Union Stadium, visible from Old Mill Park, Pratt Park and Expo Center parking lot 💲 Fredericksburg and Stafford residents can watch for free at Old Mill Park; for nonresidents, admission is $10 per vehicle or $5 per person for walk-ins

Great Falls

📅 July 4 📍 Great Falls Village Centre Green 💲 Free admission Great Falls will host a 5K race starting at 8 a.m. After the race, the city will host a patriotic parade followed by free community event with a bazaar with food, an inflatable slide and face painting.

Independence Day fireworks in Maryland

📅 July 1, 2 and 3 📍 Prince George's Stadium 💲 $10-$30 Catch fireworks after the Bowie Baysox-Somerset Patriots games all weekend. Other special experiences include kids run the bases on Saturday and an appearance by a "mysterious character"

Rockville

📅 July 4, 7-10 p.m. 📍 Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm 💲 Free The city guarantees a “wonderful spectator viewing” of the 20-minute fireworks display, which is scheduled to begin at 9:15 p.m. Guests can also enjoy live music provided by the band Under the Covers.

Celebrate independence day 2023 with these festive activities