WASHINGTON, D.C. — There are several 4th of July celebrations in the D.C. region, but nothing on the scale of the National Mall event each year.
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A day full of events includes the Independence Day Parade and the Capitol Fourth Concert, with the signature event being the fireworks celebration after dark.
Nationals Game:
The Washington Nationals annually play at Nationals Park on Independence Day. This year's game is at 11:05 a.m. against the New York Mets.

Independence Day Parade:

The one-mile parade starts at 11:45 a.m. at the corner of Constitution Ave NW and 7th St NW, and ends at 2 p.m. at Constitution Ave NW and 17th St NW. Hundreds of thousands of spectators will be in attendance to see bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military and specialty units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams, national dignitaries and celebrity participants. The Parade is a major national event which seeks to draw the attention of Americans to the real meaning for the holiday. The parade is co-hosted by the National Park Service and produced by Diversified Events.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival:
This festival is considered one of DC's greatest summertime traditions. The free event is held on the National Mall and features concerts, a marketplace, food, dancing and more. The 2017 edition (June 29-July 4, July 6-9) marks the 50th anniversary of the event, so special programming honoring this milestone is on tap. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.