It's almost time to celebrate our nation's 239th birthday in our beautiful Capitol city. My parents are flying in from Texas for the next few days so I've been scouring the web to find some great events and places to take them to. Here is how our weekend is shaping up!
Barracks Row 4th of July Parade - 10am, Friday, July 4th
Parade kicks off at 10am. Marines and marching music down one of DC's best strip of bars and restaurants. Parade starts at 8th and I St SE and ends at Eastern Market. Start your 4th of July morning in Captiol Hill!
Nationals vs. Cubs - 11:05am, Friday, July 4th
What is more American than baseball, hot dogs, and beer? Come cheer on the Nats as they take on the Chicago Cubs at Nats Stadium.
"A Capitol 4th" Concert - 8pm, Friday July 4th
Listen to an amazing free 90 minute concert featuring the National Symphony Orchestra, Frankie Valli, Phillip Phillips, and live cannon shots by the US Army Presidential Salute Battery. Catch a stunning view of the fireworks from the sloping hill of the West Lawn of the Capitol. Gates open at 3pm.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival - Daily, 11:30am-5:30pm
As if there weren't enough reasons to take a stroll on the Mall on July 4th! Check out the awesome Smithsonian Folklife Festival between 7th and 14th streets. Taste authentic dishes from featured countries Kenya and China as well as learn about their culture and traditions. A unique experience only the Smithsonian could provide.
Mike's Crab House - Daily, 11am-10:30pm
This activity requires a drive, but it isn't quite a summer holiday without eating Maryland crabs on the waterfront. Our favorite is Mike's Crab House, located near Annapolis. Have a boat? Mike's offers free boat dockage. Head there early in the day, get your buckets of crabs before they run out! Have some cold beers on the deck, then head into Annapolis for some site-seeing in this charming town. Mike's is located at 3030 Riva Road, Riva, MD.
Happy 4th of July!!!
S.
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