Celebrate the Fourth of July in Alexandria

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Just across the river from Washington, D.C., Alexandria, VA, is the perfect spot to stay while you celebrate Independence Day. Enjoy festive fireworks shows in Washington, D.C., attend activities at the home of the nation’s first president, savor beer and barbecue flavors and much more. Plus, celebrate Alexandria’s birthday on July 11, 2026, with a performance and fireworks in Old Town Alexandria.

Celebrate safely this Fourth of July. WRAP’s SoberRide program offers a free Lyft ride home (up to $15) for those 21 and older in the greater Washington, D.C. area from 4 p.m. on July 4 through 4 a.m. on July 5. The promo code will be posted here at 3 p.m. on 7/4/26.

Celebrations

Independence Day in Washington, D.C.

Fireworks light up the night sky above the illuminated Jefferson Memorial, featuring its domed roof and columns, surrounded by silhouettes of trees.

July 3-4, 2026: George Washington's Mount Vernon: Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon

Bright, colorful fireworks exploding over the illuminated historic mansion at George Washington's Mount Vernon.

July 11, 2026: USA/Alexandria Birthday Celebration

Colorful fireworks burst over a calm body of water at night; their reflections shimmer on the surface, with city lights and a bridge visible in the distance under a dark sky.

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