4th of July events: Your full guide on what to do in the DMV

4th of July events: Your full guide on what to do in the DMV

What better place to celebrate the independence of the United States than in the heart of the nation’s capital? Here's your guide to events for the 4th of July all throughout the DMV:

What better place to celebrate the independence of the United States than in the heart of the nation’s capital? Here's your guide to events for the 4th of July all throughout the DMV:

4th of July guide: Fireworks laws in DC, Maryland and Virginia

4th of July guide: Fireworks laws in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Across the U.S., Independence Day is all about celebrating the nation’s history with food, family and, of course, fireworks. But here in the DMV, laws on what fireworks can be bought and where they can be used can be confusing.

Across the U.S., Independence Day is all about celebrating the nation’s history with food, family and, of course, fireworks. But here in the DMV, laws on what fireworks can be bought and where they can be used can be confusing.

July 4th Traffic: Best and worst times to drive

July 4th Traffic: Best and worst times to drive

More than 1.8 million Washington, D.C. area residents will travel over the week surrounding the Fourth of July holiday, says AAA Mid-Atlantic, and most of them will hit the road to get to their destinations.

More than 1.8 million Washington, D.C. area residents will travel over the week surrounding the Fourth of July holiday, says AAA Mid-Atlantic, and most of them will hit the road to get to their destinations.

Fourth of July fireworks in DC: Where to watch, when they start & more

Fourth of July fireworks in DC: Where to watch, when they start & more

The nation’s capital is one of the best places in the country to celebrate Independence Day. Here’s where you can catch D.C.’s fireworks display Thursday night. 

The nation’s capital is one of the best places in the country to celebrate Independence Day. Here’s where you can catch D.C.’s fireworks display Thursday night. 

National Mall Fourth of July fireworks: Some changes this year, officials say

National Mall Fourth of July fireworks: Some changes this year, officials say

This Thursday, the United States will celebrate its 248th birthday, which means thousands upon thousands of people will be heading to the National Mall to see the spectacular fireworks show this Independence Day. 

This Thursday, the United States will celebrate its 248th birthday, which means thousands upon thousands of people will be heading to the National Mall to see the spectacular fireworks show this Independence Day. 

How to watch DC's Annual Independence Day Parade

How to watch DC's Annual Independence Day Parade

The nation's capital is gearing up for another packed Fourth of July celebration and that means you should scope out spots for the festivities early! 

The nation's capital is gearing up for another packed Fourth of July celebration and that means you should scope out spots for the festivities early! 

Fourth of July weather: Who will have holiday travel headaches?

Fourth of July weather: Who will have holiday travel headaches?

Here are some potential weather trouble spots across the country day-by-day through the weekend after the Fourth so you can plan your holiday.

Here are some potential weather trouble spots across the country day-by-day through the weekend after the Fourth so you can plan your holiday.

Sesame Street's Elmo helps Round Rock officials talk about fireworks ordinances

Sesame Street's Elmo helps Round Rock officials talk about fireworks ordinances

Beloved Sesame Street character Elmo recently lent a hand to the City of Round Rock to help remind residents about the city's fireworks ordinances ahead of July 4th.

Beloved Sesame Street character Elmo recently lent a hand to the City of Round Rock to help remind residents about the city's fireworks ordinances ahead of July 4th.

Fireworks injuries on the rise, report warns ahead of July 4th celebrations

Fireworks injuries on the rise, report warns ahead of July 4th celebrations

The Fourth of July is commonly associated with food, fun, and of course, fireworks – but the number of injuries caused by fireworks may catch some Americans by surprise.

The Fourth of July is commonly associated with food, fun, and of course, fireworks – but the number of injuries caused by fireworks may catch some Americans by surprise.

First Juneteenth Honor Flight to DC

First Juneteenth Honor Flight to DC

The first Juneteenth Honor Flight made its way from Atlanta, Georgia to Washington D.C. on Wednesday, honoring some two dozen all-Black service men and women who tell FOX 5, they’ve never received this kind of hero’s welcome before.

The first Juneteenth Honor Flight made its way from Atlanta, Georgia to Washington D.C. on Wednesday, honoring some two dozen all-Black service men and women who tell FOX 5, they’ve never received this kind of hero’s welcome before.

Juneteenth 2024: What’s open and what’s closed in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Juneteenth 2024: What’s open and what’s closed in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Juneteenth is being celebrated across the county Wednesday and now that this historic day that marked the end of slavery in 1865 is a federal holiday, many businesses are closed and services are suspended.

Juneteenth is being celebrated across the county Wednesday and now that this historic day that marked the end of slavery in 1865 is a federal holiday, many businesses are closed and services are suspended.

Flag Day has its roots in this Midwestern town

Flag Day has its roots in this Midwestern town

This Midwestern town lays claim to be the birthplace of Flag Day and all because of one tenacious teacher’s 1885 class assignment.

This Midwestern town lays claim to be the birthplace of Flag Day and all because of one tenacious teacher’s 1885 class assignment.