Greater Alexandria July 4th Fireworks: 2018 Guide

MOUNT VERNON, VA—The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, which means your family can enjoy fireworks at the first president's estate. The nighttime Mount Vernon fireworks will happen June 29-20 from 6 p.m.-9:45 p.m. and daytime fireworks on July 4 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The June-29-30 fireworks are choreographed to patriotic music. Cost with a mansion tour is $35 for adults, $25 for youth; without mansion tour is $30 for adults and $20 for youth.

July 4 fireworks over the Potomac River will be accompanied by cannon fire and military re-enactments. The cost is included in admission to the estate.

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Weather forecast

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Alexandria Monday and Tuesday with heat index values as high as 106. But even with a blazing start to the holiday week, the worst could be over by mid-week.
After a sweltering 98 degrees on Tuesday, expect a high of 91 and low of 77 on Fourth of July. There are chances of thunderstorms in the afternoon, so watch the forecast if you're heading to fireworks.

Here's the full forecast for the days surrounding Fourth of July:

Tuesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9 p.m. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 98, low of 77 and heat index values as high as 111. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent during the day and 30 percent at night.

Fourth of July (Wednesday): Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. and before midnight. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91 and low of 77. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers between 9 a.m. and noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon and before 3 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 91 and low of 77. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Friday: Showers between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. High near 89 and low of 69. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Alexandria's Birthday Celebration (Saturday): Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 65.

Other events near Greater Alexandria

Alexandria Birthday Celebration: July 7, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison Street

Alexandria celebrates America’s 242nd birthday and Alexandria’s 269th in one big celebration. Visitors can enjoy live music by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, patriotic birthday cake, food vendors and a dazzling fireworks display over the Potomac River.

National Independence Day Parade: July 4, 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Constitution Avenue NW from 7th Street NW to 17th Street NW

Marching bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams and more celebrate Independence Day in this patriotic, flag-waving, red, white and blue celebration of America's birthday.

A Capitol Fourth: July 4, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.,

West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol

Co-sponsored by the National Park Service and the National Symphony Orchestra, join Jimmy Buffett and the Broadway cast of Escape to Margaritaville, pop superstars the Temptations and the Beach Boys, country music star Luke Combs, host John Stamos, and many more as they honor our country’s 242nd birthday. Gates will open at 3 p.m.

DC Fireworks Display: July 4, 9:09 p.m. - 9:27 p.m.

National Mall

Independence Day culminates with a spectacular fireworks display over the National Mall. The fireworks will be launched from the area of the Reflecting Pool, and will be visible from many locations throughout D.C. and Northern Virginia. The fireworks will be cancelled in case of heavy rain, thunderstorms or high winds.

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