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July 4th Fireworks
National Symphony
Orchestra Concert
(and rehearsal)
The concert begins at 8:00 pm
US Capitol lawn (west side)

NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE
CAPITOL WEST LAWN UNTIL 3:00 PM.

Fireworks at about 9:15 pm

INSIDE TIP: You will find
a much smaller crowd at the
concert rehearsal that takes
place the evening before on
July 3, 7:30 pm. You will be
allowed on the Capitol grounds
starting at 3:00 pm.
Come early with a picnic
and a blanket to the grounds
of the U.S. Capitol for the
National Symphony Orchestra
Annual Independence Day
Concert.

The fireworks can be seen
from all over the mall, from
many rooftops and from across
the river. Just make sure that
you have a clear view of the
top half of the Washington
Monument.

You will go through
security and alcohol
may be confiscated.
Free.

The fireworks and concert go on except in the case of extremely bad weather. Your best source for up-to-the-minute information is local TV and radio stations.

Visit the National Symphony Orchestra website at http://www.nso.org		 The lawn area in front of the stage gets crowded early, so many people come in the afternoon and have a picnic.

There is no handicapped parking at the Capitol but people can be dropped off on Constitution Avenue adjacent to the grounds and the driver can park in a nearby neighborhood.

People in wheelchairs may need help on the sloping grass.

There are portable toilets on the grounds for this event. Every 10th one is wheelchair accessible.

Take Metro to Union Station on the Red line or Capitol South on the Blue/Orange lines--Metro usually runs extra trains on July 4th.

For public transportation options, visit Metro at http://www.wmata.com and use the Trip Planner.
Events for July 3, 2009

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Native Skate Jam at the American Indian Museum
"Sign the 9/11 Tribute Beam"
Legal Fireworks Stands in DC 2009
"Healthy Garden" workshop series on the Mall
Free DC Area Birding Trips
From Bugs to Beasts: Storytelling through Collage by Eric Carle
Ballston Farmers' Market and Concerts
Designing the Lincoln Memorial: Daniel Chester French and Henry Bacon
Corcoran Gallery of Art ArtReach at THEARC
"Multiverse" Light Sculpture at the National Gallery
BIG! An Exhibition Celebrating the National Archives 75th Anniversary
Dancing in the Park at Glen Echo
Artomatic
Knitting classes in DC and Virginia
Written in Bone: Forensic Files of the 17th-Century Chesapeake
Delivering Hope: FDR & Stamps of the Great Depression
"For Cooks with Special Needs"
DC's HOT Fishing Spots
See a movie in DC
Wolf Trap for as little as $8
National Theatre Half-Priced Tickets
The Capitol Steps
Learn to Row
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
Volunteer at The Studio Theater
What's Happening at THEARC?
Find a Yoga Class in DC
ART & ARCHITECTURE at the AIRPORT
Metro welcomes riders with disabilities!
Picnic in Rock Creek Park
Events at the American Indian Museum
Dentzel Carousel at Glen Echo
Woodrow Wilson House
Edge of the Woods Trail for the visually impaired
Tour "The Brewmaster's Castle"
Register and Vote It's your right!
Arena Stage Ticket Deals
"To Fly" IMAX at Air and Space
Outdoor Roller Hockey Rink on Capitol Hill
Rock Creek Park Bike Trails
Lincoln Memorial Cell Phone Tour
Advisory Neighborhood Commission Meetings
U.S. Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
Classes at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
Old Town Trolley Tours
Arts and Industries Building closed for renovations
Washington's Wonderful Walks Catholic University

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