The annual “A Capitol Fourth” concert will go ahead tonight despite record-setting heat settling over Washington, DC. The show on the West Lawn of the US Capitol gets underway at 8 p.m., with gates opening at 7 p.

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in the nation’s capital with spectacular fireworks, free concerts and family-friendly festivities. Here’s where to watch the best July 4th events in Washington, DC in 2026.

The Capitol's 250th Weekend Concert moves to July 3 with no fireworks. Security measures and parking restrictions can impact visitors.

Members of the nationalist group Patriot Front marched through Washington on Saturday as the United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence. Photos and videos posted on social media

If you don't want to fight the crowds at the National Mall, there are still many other options to watch fireworks in Washington DC on Saturday.

From the very beginning, the capital city was built to be seen. Debates over what visitors will see and experience in the nation’s capital city have taken center stage as Americans prepare to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Congressional interns, usually seen but not heard, are taking to social media with viral trends and pithy posts about their outfits, lifestyles and jobs.

A self-proclaimed white supremacist group demonstrated on Capitol Hill on Independence Day, ahead of the America 250 celebrations in the District.