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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.
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