Upcoming Events

Events on the National Mall…

Concert on the Avenue - Full Navy Band
Tuesday, July 1, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Get ready to experience a time-honored military tradition worthy of a presidential inauguration. Join on select Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM this summer to hear the world-renowned U.S. Navy Band perform its Concerts on the Avenue series. Enjoy warm weather, live music, and an unparalleled backdrop on Navy Memorial Plaza. Learn more here. 

National Independence Day Parade
Friday, July 4, 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Constitution Avenue NW between 7th Street and 17th Street
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! The parade kicks off at 11:45 a.m. at 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW and proceeds west to 17th Street. Learn more here.
 
A Capitol Fourth Concert
Friday, July 4, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., West Lawn of the United States Capitol
This star-studded salute to Independence Day is broadcast live from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol and is free and open to the public. Gates open at 3 p.m. More at www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth.

Fireworks on the National Mall
Friday, July 4, 9:09 p.m. to 9:27 p.m.
The National Park Service will once again host the annual Independence Day fireworks celebration on the National Mall, the nation’s most important civic space and home to more than a dozen memorials that commemorate great Americans and significant events in our nation’s history. The display will be held on Thursday, July 4, starting at 9:09 p.m. and will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Additional details for attending the July 4 fireworks display can be found at www.nps.gov/foju.

View the full schedule of NPS events, including family-friendly events and activities, at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalmall4th/things-to-do.htm

Library of Congress Summer Movies on the Lawn: "GREASE"
Thursday, July 10, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Join the Library of Congress for a screening of the classic film “Grease” (1978). Part of the Library’s “Summer Movies on the Lawn,” this series showcases iconic films from the Library’s National Film Registry and will be presented on Thursday evenings at sundown on the southeast lawn of the Library. No tickets are required, but visitors are encouraged to arrive early as space is limited. Learn more here. 

Films at the Stone: "MOANA"
Friday, July 18, 8:00 p.m.
Join The Memorial Foundation for Films at the Stone, the first and only summer film series at a memorial on the National Mall, screened at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Bring the whole family for a screening under the stars to be inspired by stories of individuals who, against all odds, fought for what was right and whose lives inspire viewers to live the values of democracy, justice, hope, and love. View the full series and additional information here. 

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