Is there a better, more appropriate place to celebrate the 4th of July than Washington D.C.? We think not. Whether it's a traditional holiday experience your looking for with parades, concerts and fireworks, or if schmoozing and boozing at a patriotic party is more your style, our nation's capital has it all.
Check back as we update this guide with all the latest July 4th events!
A complete list of firework shows in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia
The Georgetown cupcakery's 4th of July Box is available through July 10th. Capped with red and blue stars, the patriotic lemon blueberry (fragrant lemon cake, studded with wild blueberries, topped with lemon cream cheese frosting) and classic red velvet cupcakes will add fireworks to any holiday BBQ.
On Sunday, July 3rd from 2-6 pm, Jackie’s Executive Chef, Chef Diana will be firing up the grill and will be offering great BBQ food, ample patio seating, indoor seating, and games, sprinklers and lots of stuff for adults and kids to have a good ol' time. There will also be a bake-off contest judged by Jackie's pastry chef, Carolyn Crow. Bring your best home baked item by 4pm and win a $50 gift certificate! The BBQ menu will include habanero ribs, smoked beer can chicken, potato salad, the whole works. Price is $20 a person for all you can eat food; kids under 10 eat free!
Show your patriotic spirit on the patio of this steakhouse as they set out their grill and barbecue American classics on the coolest corner in D.C. In addition to the regular menu, you can enjoy their signature J&G Steakhouse burger or a Kobe beef hot dog, both served with chips and a premium beer for $20. Classic dinner service, featuring their new summer menu items, will also available on the patio beginning at 5 p.m. on July 4. Their patio is also a prime spot to catch D.C.'s fireworks display!
Poste Moderne Brasserie will offer a delicious, all-American picnic from 2-8:00 PM, reservations can be made at (202) 783-6060.
At the Butcher's Block at Brabo, you can pre-order your custom made Fourth of July picnic. Skip the preparations and let them do the hard work for you. Options include home made sandwiches, artisan potato chips, natural sodas and more.
Need a little extra nudge to roll out of bed early on the 4th? Guests who dine at Mon Ami Gabi Reston for brunch (10 a.m. -4 p.m.) will receive a gift certificate equal to the price of their meal (minus tax and gratuity) for a future brunch visit. AM favorites being served up include crêpes, quiches and classic offerings such as warm Blueberry French Toast or Waffle Bananas Foster. You can also toast to America with a zesty Bloody Mary from their Uncle Dougie's Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar! After brunch, the restaurant will also have two featured wines for just $7… and a select cold brew for only $4 all day long. Call 703-707-0233 for reservations or more info.
Get your fill of red and white – wine, that is – and frosty brew as Mon Ami Gabi Bethesda offers specials this 4th of July on two featured wines for just $7… and a select cold brew for only $4 all day long. Call 301-654-1234 to make reservations and for more information.
Bufus Buchanan and his King Ribs BBQ at the Southwest Waterfront will be serving up delicious food all day on the 4th of July. The Southwest Waterfront also makes a great location to catch the D.C. fireworks show.
DC9 Nightclub
Celebrate the 4th with DC Brau Beer, the only beer brewed inside the city, at DC9. DC9 will open at 2:00pm and the grill will be fired up to cook the best dogs and burgers. DJs will be spinning the music and special Guest DJ Brandon Skall will get on the decks sometime during the day. DC Brau beer will be on special all day at $4. This event is free to attend!
Cafe Asia
Join DC's top entertainment groups for a Pre-Independence Day Celebration entitled “All of the Lights” on July 2nd. Vocalist Alison Carney will host her album debut party and will be joined by guitarist David James to kick-off the night with a live performance. Doors open at 9pm. There will be a sponsored open bar by Belvedere Luxury Vodka until 11pm. Following the live performance, the night will transition into a high-energy party until 3am. Sounds will be provided by DJ Casper and DJ Quicksilva. Visit http://www.urbaneworldwide.com/wkf/ to join the guest list and get complimentary admission and to get in on the open bar fun.
TenPenh
Cool off on this Pan Asian’s Pennsylvania Avenue patio with a bucket of beers ($12) and a small plate menu starting at 4:30 P.M. For dinner, enjoy a Filipino pig roast served with traditional sides and sauces that will be cooked outside and will also be served in the dining room.
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