Things to Do

PARADE

11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The parade route follows Constitution Ave. NW from 7th to 17th St.

LIVING HISTORY

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Jefferson Memorial rangers will portray life in 1776, the year of America's declaration of independence! The program takes place in the Jefferson Memorial lower level.

JUNIOR RANGER ACTIVITIES

3:00 - 8:30 p.m. At Sylvan Theater (15th and Independence Ave. SW)

CONCERTS

6:00 - 9:10 p.m. Onstage performances at the Washington Monument grounds. 2012's performers include the U.S. Army Blues jazz ensemble featuring Steppin' Out Live with Ben Vereen. See Directions for details on entering the concert and fireworks grounds.

8:00 - 9:30 p.m. A Capitol Fourth concert at U.S. Capitol west lawn.

FIREWORKS

9:10 - 9:30 p.m. The fireworks show begins. Duration 20 minutes.See Directions for details on entering the concert and fireworks grounds.

Be sure to visit Things to Know Before You Come for important safety and health information.