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\ Things to do on Fourth of July 1. National INDEPENDENCE DAY parade (11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m., Constitution Avenue NW from 7th Street NW to 17th Street NW) 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! 2. A Capitol Fourth (8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol) This all-star salute to America's 243rd birthday with performances by Grammy Award-winning music legend Carole King, multi-platinum recording artist Vanessa Williams, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat, the National Symphony [...]

Location: National Mall, DC (Smithsonian metro station / Orange, Blue, Silver Line) Date: June 29 & 30 (Saturday, Sunday) Time: 12 pm – 10 pm (Sat) / 10:30 am – 6 pm (Sun) “The Social Power of Music” This year we celebrate the power of music to entertain, educate, inspire, preserve history, strengthen identity, and build community. Join us on the National Mall for a local record label market, zine-making activities, and archiving demonstrations at the D.C. Music Preservation Pop-Up. Grab some drinks and food truck delicacies and stay for the evening concert featuring Ruby Ibarra and sets curated by Quetzal [...]