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Where to watch July 4th fireworks in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Make sure you arrive there early to get the best spot!

WASHINGTON -- Looking for the best place to watch fireworks for July 4th?

There is no shortage of locations to choose from around the DC area. Here are some of the places you can go to watch them in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

WASHINGTON D.C.

The National Mall, 9:15 p.m.

  • Lincoln Memorial
  • U.S. Capitol
  • East Potomac Park
  • Arlington Memorial Bridge
  • U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
  • Lady Bird Johnson Park

Places in D.C. to view the National Mall fireworks:

  • Rooftop bars
  • The National Cathedral
  • The Kennedy Center Terrace
  • Meridian Hill Park

MARYLAND

Germantown

Where: South Germantown Recreation Park

Time: Music, 7:00 p.m. Fireworks, 9:15 p.m.

Kensington

Where: Albert Einstein High School

Time: Music, 7:30 p.m. Fireworks, 9:15 p.m.

Poolsville

Where: Soccer fields at Hughes road and Sugarland

Time: Gates open, 5 p.m. Fireworks, 9:00 p.m.

Rockville

Where: Mattie JT Stepanek Park in King Farm

Time: Music, 7:00 p.m. Fireworks, 9:15 p.m.

Takoma

Where: Takoma Park

Time: Music, 7:00 p.m. Fireworks, 9:30 p.m.

College Park

Where: University of Maryland Campus in Parking Lot 1

When: Music, 7:00 p.m. Fireworks, 9:00 p.m.

VIRGINIA

Great Falls

Where: Turner Farm Park

When: Gates open at 6 p.m.

Vienna

Where: Yeonas Park

When: Music, 7:00 p.m. Fireworks, 9:30 p.m.

Falls Church

Where: George Mason High School

When: Music, 7:00 p.m. Fireworks, 9:20 p.m.

Manassas

Where: Signal Hill Park

When: Celebration starts at 7 p.m.

Leesburg

Where: Ida Lee Park

When: Music, 6:30 p.m. Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.

McLean

Where: Churchill Road Elementary School

When: Grounds open at 6:30 p.m.

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