Where to find Independence Day celebrations

America’s 2007 Independence Day Parade

11:45 a.m.; Constitution Avenue

between Seventh and 17th streets NW

The parade consists of invited bands, floats military and specialty units, and special guests.

A Capitol Fourth — Concert

8 to 9:30 p.m; West Lawn of the

U.S. Capitol; fireworks begin at

9:10 p.m. and finish at 9:30 p.m.;

also airs live on PBS 8 - 9:30 p.m.

Featuring the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor Erich Kunzel and performances by several popular artists. The finale includes a riveting rendition of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture coupled with live cannon fire provided by the U.S. Army Presidential Salute Battery.

The National Archives celebrates July Fourth

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Patriotic music. A dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place from 10 to 11. There will also be free family activities and entertainment for all ages.

Arlington

Community parades

There will be parades during the day in the following neighborhoods in Arlington: Fairlington Village, Douglas Park, Barcroft School, Lyon Village, Bellevue Forest, Dover Crystal.

The Air Force Concert Band and the Singing Sergeants

8:00 p.m.; the Air Force Memorial,

One Air Force Memorial Drive; free

Arlington has many great locations from which to watch the fireworks on the Capitol Mall. For more information on locations, go to arlingtonva.us.

Fairfax County

Meet Martha and George Washington

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens; $13 adults; $12 seniors; $6 children (6-11); free for children age 5 and under

Historic Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, celebrates Independence Day with daytime activities for the entire family featuring military re-enactments, a musical performance, a special wreath-laying ceremony, free birthday cake for all and a visit from Gen. and Mrs. Washington.

Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center Open House

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 10209 Main St.

Independence Day Parade

10 a.m. to noon, rain or shine;

Fairfax Historic District

Ratcliffe-Allison House tours

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 10386 Main St.

Old-Fashioned Fireman’s Day

12:30 p.m. 4081 University Drive

Features a firefighter competition plus food, beverages and games.

Cops & Kids on Bikes

1 to 3 p.m.; Van Dyck Park,

3730 Old Lee Highway

Light bike maintenance, bike ride, ice cream social.

Town of Herndon July Fourth Celebration

6:30 to 10 p.m.; Herndon

Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave.

Live band, food for sale, fireworks and many activities for all.

Evening show & fireworks

7 to 10:30 p.m.; Fairfax High School

Prince William County

“Star Spangled Picnic”

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Rippon Lodge

Historic Site, 15500 Blackburn

Road, Woodbridge; $5 per adult;

children under age 2 are free

There will be games, crafts, entertainment and tours of the lodge site. Bring your own picnic lunch. For more information, call 703-792-4754.

Dale City’s Fourth of July Parade

Lineup is at 9 a.m. and the parade starts at 10 a.m.; Kirkdale Drive and Dale Boulevard to Gemini Way

There will be a family fun day at the Center Plaza commuter lot after the parade ends. Gov. Tim Kaine will be in attendance as well as several other local politicians.

The Potomac Nationals celebrate Independence Day

6:35 p.m.; Pfitzner Stadium

After the game there will be a free fireworks display. Call 703-590-2311 for tickets.

The City of Manassas celebrates America

4 to 10 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15; Old Town Manassas near the train depot

The Independence Day festival includes the largest fireworks display in Northern Virginia, an apple pie-baking contest and live music. For information call 703-361-6599.

Montgomery County

Germantown Glory

4 to 10 p.m.; fireworks will start at approximately 9:30 p.m.; SoccerPlex in the South Germantown Recreational Park, 18041 Central Park Circle

There will be family activities and a concert performed by On The Edge will be held at 7 p.m. Bring blankets and chairs. Alcohol is not allowed; food vendors will be on site. Call 240-777-6820.

Mid-County Sparkles

7:30 p.m. to 9:30; fireworks begin

at 9:15; Albert Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Road, Kensington

Activities will include children’s games and a musical concert with Cletus Kennelly and Lori Kelley beginning at 7:30 p.m. The viewing areas will be at the front of the school on the baseball field and at the Newport Mill Middle School. Since there will be no parking on site at either school or at adjacent properties — except for handicapped parking — shuttle buses will pick up passengers, beginning at 6:15 p.m., at Westfield Wheaton and Wheaton Metro. Low lawn chairs and coolers are welcome. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. For more information on the celebration, call 240-777-8115.

Prince George’s County

Baysox Fourth of July baseball and fireworks

6:05 p.m.; Prince George’s County Stadium, 4101 NE Crain Highway, Bowie

Enjoy an exciting evening of minor league baseball between the Baysox and the Binghamton Mets topped by a spectacular fireworks display after the game. For information and tickets, visit baysox.com.

Fourth of July

concert and fireworks

Refreshment stand opens at 5 p.m. Concert begins at 7 p.m.; University of Maryland, Lot 1, College Park;

call 301-864-8877

Fourth of July celebration barbecue and fireworks

7:30 p.m.; Mulligan’s Grill, University of Maryland Golf Course Clubhouse, College Park

Barbecue buffet followed by a great view of the fireworks at 9 p.m. Call 301-314-6632 for price and other information.

Six Flags America Jazz

Concert and Fireworks

Bands begin performing at 5 p.m.; Six Flags America, Central Avenue, Largo

Call 301-249-1500 or visit www.sixflags.com/america for ticket and other information.

Bowie July Fourth Celebration

3 to 10:30 p.m.; Allen Pond Park, Bowie

Fireworks celebration at dark, food, live entertainment. No pets allowed. Visit cityofbowie.org.

Greenbelt July Fourth

Celebration

4 p.m. to dusk; Buddy Attick Park,

555 Crescent Road, Greenbelt

Featuring fun and free art projects, floating sculpture garden on the lake, the Greenbelt Concert Band at 7 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Call 301-397-2200 or visit greenbeltmd.gov.

Summer Concert Series: Military Band: Pop, Broadway and American Music

11 a.m. to dusk; Bladensburg

Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg

The third concert of seven featuring live music and entertainment. All ages welcome. Call 301-779-0371 or visit pgparks.com

Laurel July Fourth Celebration

11 a.m. to dusk; fireworks

at dusk; Granville Gude Park,

8300 Mulberry St., Laurel

Parade at 11 a.m., car show, music, entertainment, children’s games and activities, and fireworks at dusk. Call 301-725-5300 ext. 44.

Alexandria

A Birthday Celebration of the City of Alexandria & the USA

July 7; 4 to 10 p.m. The fireworks extravaganza starts at 9:30; Oronoco Bay Park, Union and Madison streets on the Alexandria waterfront

The city of Alexandria is celebrating America’s and its own birthday in grand style the Saturday after July Fourth.

The event includes children’s activities, a concert performed by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, birthday cake and a fireworks show.

Entertainment for 2007 features Maestro Kim Allen Kluge and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presenting “Dancing by the Potomac” with Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman Big Band, Salsa and Bossa Nova music.