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Fourth at The Wharf

Celebrate America 250 with live country music on the Fourth of July! Stay tuned to hear about the country music lineup happening throughout our outdoor stages.

Grab food to-go from a Wharf restaurant, enjoy live music on multiple stages and watch the National Park Service fireworks launched from the Lincoln Memorial.

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Fourth at The Wharf

Celebrate America 250 with free live country music on the Fourth of July! Stay tuned to hear about the country music lineup happening throughout our outdoor stages. Don't miss out on the music, games, specialty drinks, and spectacular views of the National Park Service fireworks launched from the National Mall. 

Country Music Lineup for 2026

District Pier Stage
5pm Melissa Quinn Fox
7pm Chris Ryan Band

Transit Pier Floating Stage
5pm Shane Gambles & The Pawnshop Hearts
7pm Shawn Parsons & The Secret Service

The Grove Stage
7pm Jeremiah Prophett & Band

M Street Landing
5pm Gary Palumbo
7pm Emily Woodhull

More Information -

The Wharf historically has great views of the fireworks, but please know that we are not in charge of this display so we can’t guarantee the quantity or timing. NPS has stated a 9:09 pm start time.

Great viewing locations include District Pier, Recreation Pier, Transit Pier, and many restaurants and bars at The Wharf.

No outside alcohol or home packed food is permitted. Guests may bring in food from any Wharf restaurant.

All ages are welcome at the event. Must be 21+ with a valid ID to consume alcohol.

On busy days it is likely The Wharf parking garages will get full. Visit the Getting Here page for all the ways to get to The Wharf including the Water Taxi, our Free Wharf Shuttle and more. Getting here

We recommend leaving pets at home, the fireworks can be overwhelming for them.

Guests are permitted to bring cameras and video equipment to The Wharf, provided that they are for personal use only. Cameras with a lens longer than six (6) inches may not be brought to events at The Wharf, except by credentialed media. While taking photographs, guests are not permitted to stand in the aisles, portals, or walkways, or to obstruct others from viewing the event. Monopods, tripods, and selfie sticks are not permitted at The Wharf. If you’re interested in a photo pass, please contact info@wharfdc.com. Please note that priority is given to established media outlets.

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