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Visiting Downtown DC this Fourth of July?

Discover things to do, know-before-you-go tips, transportation updates, and local guides to make the most of Fourth of July weekend in Downtown DC.

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Fourth of July in Downtown
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Things To Do

Urban Living Rooms
On Display

Urban Living Rooms

Where stories, spaces, and community come together.

Stroll Beneath
July 4th at the National Archives
July 4 | 8:30AM - 10PM

July 4th at Archives

Where the original Declaration of Independence stands just steps away.

Step Inside History
July 4 | 1PM - 2:30PM

We Sing America at Planet Word Museum

From beloved folk songs to American classics to Civil Rights anthems, we’ll journey through the music that tells America’s story.

Sing Along
On Display

Ms Americana: Historical Paintings by American Women Artists

Experience the beauty, resilience, and legacy of American women’s art right here in Downtown DC.

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Fourth of July Downtown DC
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Downtown DC is the most diverse and exciting neighborhood in one of the most important cities in the world.

Here, locals and visitors find the most thrilling experiences of DC in 140 walkable and transit-rich blocks: business, education, and government; shopping and dining; parks, art, music, sports, theater, history—adding up to a bright future.

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