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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. 

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  • 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.

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