The composer/musician Stephen Foster was born on that day!
NIKK..I’m reposting the schedule thanks to you Tiana
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Schedule of events:
National Independence Day Parade — Constitution Avenue NW from 7th Street to 17th Street NW
11:45 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Marching bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams and more celebrate Independence Day in this patriotic, flag-waving, red, white and blue celebration of America’s birthday.
Salute to America — Lincoln Memorial
6:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
President Trump leads a celebration of America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. Gates open at 3:30 p.m.
There will be a restricted area closest to the stage that is reserved for special guests, friends and family, a White House spokesperson told WAMU. This area will be managed by the U.S. Secret Service. Tickets are being issued by the White House, a Secret Service Spokesman said. The restricted area includes the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to midway down the Reflecting Pool. The rest of the area will be accessible to the public.
A Capitol Fourth Concert — West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol
8 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the National Park Service and the National Symphony Orchestra, A Capital Fourth honors our nation’s 243rd birthday with an all-star salute of the best in American entertainment. Gates open at 3 p.m. Get more info at pbs.org/capitolfourth.
Fireworks Display
9:07 p.m. — 9:40 p.m. (approximate; donated fireworks add more time)
Independence Day culminates with a spectacular fireworks display over the National Mall. The fireworks will be launched from West Potomac Park and behind the Lincoln Memorial. They will be visible from locations throughout D.C. and Northern Virginia.