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WASHINGTON — The Independence Day holiday means parades, festivals, concerts and of course, fireworks.

You can catch all of these on the National Mall this holiday weekend, or check out one of the other community celebrations.

There are so many free things to see and do over the Fourth of July weekend, WTOP put together this special list.

Please note that quite a few communities are holding their celebrations before July 4.

D.C.

• The on the National Mall continues daily July 1-5.
• The July 4 celebration at the includes the annual dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, other live performances plus hands-on family activities.
• The Independence Day Parade on the runs along Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Streets NW on July 4.
• The July 4 parade begins at 8th and I Streets, SE and ends at the Eastern Market Metro Plaza.
• In D.C.’s Palisades neighborhood, the annual July 4 parade starts at Whitehaven Parkway and MacArthur Boulevard.  A free picnic follows at the.
• The in D.C. hosts a series of July 4 concerts by the U.S. Air Force Band’s Ceremonial Brass Quintet.
• There’s a free July 4 concert by “Max Impact”, the premier rock band of the , at the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument.
• This year’s free July 4 on the West Lawn of the Capitol will include performances by Alabama, Barry Manilow, and KC and The Sunshine Band.
• The on July 4 will be launched from the Reflecting Pool, starting at 9:09 p.m.
• in Storey Park will include free food for the first 200, water balloons, a moonbounce, live bluegrass and more.

Maryland

• Annapolis: and fireworks.
• will be and reopened on July 4, and the party will continue with a festival.
• : July 4 concert and fireworks.
• : July 5 fireworks.
• College Park: July 4 concert and fireworks at the .
• : July 4 festival and fireworks.
• : July 2 celebration and fireworks, open to the public.
• : July 4  celebration and fireworks at Baker Park.
• : July 4 celebration and fireworks at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.
• : July 4 concert and fireworks at South Germantown Recreational Park.
• : July 4 entertainment and fireworks at Buddy Attick Park.
• (St. Mary’s County): – July 4 concert and fireworks ($5 donations for parking).
• : July 4 live entertainment and fireworks at Village Green Park.
• : July 4 bike parade, plus a concert and fireworks at .
• : July 4 parade, entertainment, hot dog eating contest and fireworks.
• : July 4 Watermelon Bash.
• : July 3 parade and festival.
• Ocean City will have July 4 concerts and fireworks in .
• : July 4 concert, celebration, and fireworks.
• : July 5 fireworks launched from the beach.
• : July 4 celebration with music and fireworks at Mattie J. T. Stepanek Park.
• : July 4 boat parade and firework.
• : July 4 parade, concert and fireworks.

Virginia

• : July 3 concert at the Air Force Memorial.
• : July 4 celebration at Long Bridge Park, with a view of the National Mall fireworks.
• will offer free parking all day July 3.
• : July 5 entertainment and fireworks.
• : July 4 parade, entertainment and fireworks.
• : July 4 parade and family fun day.
• : July 4 parade, concerts and fireworks.
• : July 4 live music and fireworks.
• : July 4 parade, festival, performances and fireworks.
• : July 4 parade, celebration and fireworks.
• (the mansion built for George Mason IV) is offering free admission on July 4.
• : July 4 activities, music and fireworks in Bready Park.
• : July 3 festivities and fireworks.
• : July 3 concert and fireworks at Lansdowne Resort, as well as a , celebration and fireworks.
• : July 3 concert and fireworks at Workhouse Arts Center. Admission is free; parking is $10.
• : July 3 parade, pool party and fireworks.
• : July 4 party and fireworks.
• : July 4 food trucks and fireworks at Signal Hill Park.
• : July 4 DJ and fireworks at Cooper Middle School.
• : July 4 children’s parade, concert and fireworks.
• : July 4 parade.
• : July 4 pool party at Lake Newport Pool.
• Reston: July 4 celebration and fireworks at Lake Fairfax Park. Admission is free, but there’s a suggested donation of $5 per car to help pay for the fireworks show.
• Richmond: is offering free admission July 4. There will be a children’s parade and other special activities.
• Richmond: July 3 fireworks at .
• : July 3 parade, concert and fireworks.
• : July 3 fireworks, July 4 musical performances, car show, kids’ pie-eating contest and more.
• : July 3 burger eating contest and other activities, performances, and fireworks.