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George Washington Memorial ParkwayBoardwalk on a hiking path
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George Washington Memorial Parkway
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Tips on How to Enjoy a Happy & Safe Fourth of July at the
George Washington Memorial Parkway

  • Picnics are encouraged. In fact, Fort Hunt Park, located 6 miles south of Old Town Alexandria in Virginia, will be open for picnicking, with no permits necessary, on July 4!  
  • Due to safety concerns, no personal grills will be allowed in park areas between Key Bridge and Daingerfield Island during the July 4 holiday. In addition, food will be available for purchase at concession stands and/or restaurants at Daingerfield Island, Gravelly Point, and the Netherlands Carillon.
  • Fireworks, alcohol, and glass bottles are not allowed along George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Aerial view of the Parkway  

Did You Know?
When the original stretch of the George Washington Memorial Parkway opened in 1932, it was called "America's Most Modern Motorway."

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Last Updated: June 20, 2008 at 15:41 EST