The Fourth of July brings food, fireworks, and festivities to every corner of the city as the District marks America’s 250th anniversary.
Here’s where to celebrate Independence Day across the region.
Cookouts & Rooftop Vibes
4th of July World Cup Cookout - BUDDY’S | 2p - 7p, free
Meet Me At Zena: Rooftop Pool Lounge - Hotel Zena | 7p - 1a, $20
July Fourth Backyard BBQ Celebration - The Lounge at Salamander | 5p, $165 / $89 for children ages 5 - 12
Celebration at a Black woman-owned luxury hotel with food stations, a carnival-style experience, games, & more. Ticket includes a welcome drink
Independence PLAY Cookout - 1416 44th St NE | 2p - 10p, $10+
LGBTQIA+-friendly
July 4th Cookout Party - DC9 | 2p - 8p, free
4th of July @ SLY - Sly Rooftop Bar | 6p - 10p, $200
Premium open bar, food stations, & passed hors d’oeuvres
Azure DC Day Party - Hi-Lawn | 2p - 11p, $35
Celebration at Jack Rose Dining Saloon - 12p - 9p, reservation required
America’s 250 All You Can Eat Rooftop Cookout - Top of the Yard Rooftop Bar & Bites | 5p - 10p, $70
250 Years Under The Fireworks - Casamara Rooftop | 6:30p - 10p, $172
Fourth of July Dinner + Fireworks Viewing Party - L’Ardente | 7:30p, $300
Three-course dinner with wine pairings followed by a penthouse party
4th of July at The Crimson Rooftop: 250 Years - Crimson Whiskey Bar | 5p - 12a, $360
Premium open bar & buffet
For the Foodies
4th of July Brunch Buffet - Sequoia | reservations available from 10:30a - 2p, $50
Will also have a dinner buffet (5p - 9p, $65)
July 4th BBQ Kit from Tiffany’s Bar and Bistro - $95
Mediterranean spread with skewers, roasted vegetables, Turkish potato salad, & more
4th of July Picnic for Pickup - Unconventional Diner | $60
Feeds 4 with a whole fried chicken (8 pc), mashed potatoes, cornbread, cupcakes, & more
Activities + Experiences
National Independence Day Parade - starts at 3rd St & Constitution Ave NW at 10:30a
Will run along Independence Ave and end at 12th St SW
Salute to America Celebration & Fireworks - 1p - 11p, free
Celebration at the National Monument - 1p, free
Fourth at The Wharf - starts at 5p, free
Will have live country music
Capital Hill 4th of July Parade - 8th St SE | 8a - 2p, free
Washington Nationals vs the Pittsburgh Pirates - Nationals Park | 11:05a, $29+
July 4th at the National Archives - starts at 10a, free
miXt-Up the Block: 4th of July Celebration - miXt Food Hall in Brentwood, MD | 1p - 8p, free
Sweet Land of Legacy: Ice Cream Social & Art Workshop - Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum | 12p - 3p, free
Activities at the National Children’s Museum - $20 per person, kids under 1 free
Paper Pinwheels (10a - 12p)
Seesaw “Burger Flip” Challenge (2p - 4p)
Parties + Mixers
250: An Undisclosed Experience - Realm | 5p - 1a, $30
ARE N BEE Y2K Edition - Air Restaurant | 9p - 2a, $20+
Afrocentrik: DC Independence Day Indoor/Outdoor Fest - Hook Hall | 3p - 9p, $23+
Project 250: The Biggest Independence Day Party Ever - Howard Theatre | 9p - 2a, free with RSVP
A.M. FEELS. a.m. R&B → p.m. bounce. - BERHTA (BANANAS) | 9a - 2p, $12+
House of Friends Day Party - 12 Stories | 3p - 9p, $30
Reggie Riich: After Dark - inDEEPendence - District Eagle | 11a - 4p, free before 12a with RSVP
LGBTQIA+-friendly
Day Party at Culture - 4p - 9p, $15+
Followed by an afterparty at STFU (9p - 3a, $18)
Simple & Smooth Saturdays: R&B All Night - SYN Dupont | 8p - 1a, free before 9p with RSVP
FIRSTWEDANCE - A.i. Warehouse | 10p - 3a, $20
EUPHORIA SATURDAYS: JULY 4th EDITION - Location given to attendees | 10p - 3a, $30
LGBTQIA+-friendly
DANCE AND GO HOME: DC AFTER THE FIREWORKS - Strand | 10p - 3a, $20+
To Those Who Celebrate ft. Kush Jones - Transmission | 10p - 3a, $24
Spots to Watch Fireworks
National Mall
Jefferson Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Hains Point
US Supreme Court Plaza
The National Cathedral
Cardozo High School soccer field
Lady Bird Johnson Park
US Air Force Memorial
Anacostia Park - 1p - 10p, free
Will have a separate fireworks show