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Alexandria's Birthday Celebration on July 7 concludes with fireworks set off from a barge in the Potomac River. (Photo: Victor Wolansky Photography)

Celebrate Independence

Your Fourth of July Holiday Guide Independence Day is Wednesday, and what is more American that fireworks? A Capitol Fourth on the National Mall is always a great time, but it is always packed and you have to stake out your spot by noon. But if fighting the crowds is your idea of
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The Smithsonian American Art Museum's Cherry Blossom Celebration kicks off with taiko drumming at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. (Photo: Bruce Guthrie)

Weekend Guide

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It Is a Blossoming Weekend in the DMV The cherry blossoms are here! Due to the recent cold temperatures and snow following uncharacteristically warm weather, about 50 percent of the blossoms were lost. But, peak bloom is on through the weekend for the remainder of the blossoms.
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The Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage turns 20 this Sunday with a free concert from 6-8 p.m. (Photo: Kennedy Center)

Weekend Guide

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Millennium Stage Celebrates 20 Years There’s something for everyone in the DMV this weekend. From green beer for the Irish or Irish at heart, to environmental films, to animated Japanese films, to Japanese cinema and a 20th birthday bash for the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage.
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