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Road Closure Sunday, May 27, 2012 anytime between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Arlington Memorial Bridge and Memorial Circle will be closed for the Rolling Thunder XXV First Amendment Demonstration Run. Please be flexible to increased traffic and potential closures in the area all weekend.
Fourth of July
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Celebrate the 4th of July on the George Washington Memorial Parkway! If you are planning to spend your 4th of July holiday on the Parkway, this site will have all of the information that you need. Each year, this site will be updated with current news, safety tips, and press releases for the 4th of July celebration. Visit the Archive for information from previous 4th of Julys. 
National Park Service July 4th, 2011 Updates and news for the 4th will be posted here. Check back for current news. Remember to keep safety in mind. July 4th often brings heat and humidity along with it. Bring plenty of water with you, especially if you are planning on staying all day. Fireworks, grills, and alcohol are prohibited. First aid tents and lost person stations will be available at Memorial Circle, the Netherlands Carillon, Columbia Island, and Gravelly Point. The pedestrian tunnel underneath Humpback Bridge is open this year. If you're parking in the Pentagon and want to get to the riverside, go over the pedestrian bridge that crosses the boundary channel and follow the path to the tunnel. To avoid break-ins, do not leave valuables in your car. All pets must be on a 6 foot or shorter leash at all times. |
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Fireworks on the National Mall
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