The Fourth of July is one of the nation's best celebrated holidays.
4th of July Fireworks
From the Independence Day parade with marching bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military units, giant balloons, and drill teams, to the breath-taking fireworks display on the National Mall that illuminates a monumental skyline, nothing beats Washington DCs Independence day celebrations. Watching the capital's fireworks display is always the highlight of the day.
Here are several great vantage points in Arlington where you can enjoy this spectacular view without having to drive to DC.
Air Force Memorial
Airforce Memorial- with its hilltop location and expansive vista that overlooks the Pentagon and Washington D.C. skyline, this is an excellent viewing location.
Gravelly Point- Best known as a site for watching planes take off and land, this park is also a prime viewing spot for the capital's firework display.
Key Bridge- connects Rosslyn and Georgetown neighborhoods, the Francis Scott Key Bridge offers spectacular views of the nation's capital and the Potomac River. You can catch all the action from the sidewalk.
Long Bridge Park- located at the north end of Arlington's Crystal City neighborhood, this park and its three athletic fields offer amazing fireworks views.
Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) & Netherlands Carillon- this is probably the best spot to celebrate the nation's birthday. With the mesmerizing statue of Marines raising the flag as the backdrop, you will get to enjoy the panoramic view of the fireworks.
The Fourth of July fireworks show begins at 9:07 p.m and ends at around 9:27 p.m. so plan accordingly.
The view from Memorial Overlook condos in Rosslyn
Charity W. is a professional and skilled writer with a diploma in Mass Communication. When she is not glued to her computer screen, Charity spends her time reading, traveling, and watching movies. She is an expert on Arlington Virginia and keeps current with local events and occurrences.
