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10 Things to Do in DC This Weekend

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The video provides a highly practical and timely list of events for a specific holiday weekend in a major city. The clear, organized on-screen text and concise details make it easy for viewers to find relevant information and save it for later.

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This video provides a comprehensive guide to 10 events happening in Washington D.C. over the July 3rd-5th weekend. It lists concerts, exhibits, sporting events, parties, and festivals, with details on locations, times, and ticket information.

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1Introduction to DC weekend events
2Friday events: Concert, exhibit, baseball, watch party, rooftop soirée
3Saturday events: Fireworks, family fun, rooftop party
4Sunday events: Festival, afternoon tea
5Call to action for event hosts to submit their events

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Like & follow for more great things to do in DC! ATTN Event Hosts! To add your event to this weekly list: 1️⃣ Send email to: kayakqueen929@outlook.com 2️⃣ email event details at least 2 weeks in advance Looking forward to learning about your event!

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10 Things to Do in DC This Weekend 7/3-7/5 FRIDAY, JULY 3 1️⃣ 🎶 A Capitol Fourth Concert 📍 West Lawn, US Capitol | 🕗 8PM 💵 Free, no tickets — arrive early 2️⃣ 📜 The Declaration's Promise Exhibit (opens today) 📍 Library of Congress | Jefferson's rough draft 📍 Lincoln's Gettysburg Address 3️⃣ ⚾ Nats vs. Pirates Independence Sparkle Game Nationals Park | 6:45PM 💵 From $26 4️⃣ ⚽ Colombia vs. Ghana World Cup Knockout Watch Party 📍 Lagos District, 1627 K St NW | 🕗 8pm 💵 Upscale lounge 5️⃣ 🥂 Embassy Row Rooftop Soirée 📍 The Ven, Kalorama | 7PM 💵 VIP / 7:30PM GA Live band, open bar, dress to impress, 21+ 💵 Ticketed SATURDAY, JULY 4 6️⃣ 🎆 Salute to America Fireworks 📍 Washington Monument Grounds ⏱️ Gates open 1PM & fireworks ~10:30PM 850,000 shells, 10 launch sites 💵 Free — arrive very early 7️⃣ 🏛️ Jefferson Memorial Family Fun 📍 Tidal Basin | 2PM-7PM, ranger talks at 3/4/6 | 💵 Free 8️⃣ 🌃 Ciel Rooftop Party 📍 AC Hotel DC Convention Center 7PM-10PM Premium open bar + 360° Capitol views 💵 Ticketed, books fast SUNDAY, JULY 5 9️⃣ 🎶 Afrobeats & Wine Festival '26 DC 📍 Union Market, 1267 4th St, NW 2-9 PM | 💵 Ticketed 🔟 ☕ America 250 Afternoon Tea 📍 Salamander Hotel Washington DC 2 PM | ☕ Celebratory bubbles, scones, tea sandwiches, patriotic pastries, loose-leaf teas 💵 Ticketed, reservations - $120 per guest Like & follow for more great things to do in DC! ATTN Event Hosts! To add your event to this weekly list: 1️⃣ Send email to: kayakqueen929@outlook.com 2️⃣ email event details at least 2 weeks in advance Looking forward to learning about your event!

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Your day-by-day DC weekend guide — July 3, 4, and 5 mapped out 🇺🇸 🚨 Save this before the busiest weekend DC has seen in years - 10 things to do in DC this weekend — and yes, the concert moved to Friday 🇺🇸 🚨 DC's biggest weekend of the year, organized so you don't have to 😊 **📅 FRIDAY, JULY 3** 1️⃣ 🎶 **A Capitol Fourth Concert** 📍 West Lawn, US Capitol | 🕗 8PM 💵 Free, no tickets — arrive early 2️⃣ 📜 **The Declaration's Promise Exhibit** (opens today) 📍 Library of Congress | Jefferson's rough draft + Lincoln's Gettysburg Address 💵 Free 3️⃣ ⚾️ **Nats vs. Pirates — Independence Sparkle Game** 📍 Nationals Park | 🕡 6:45PM 💵 From $26 4️⃣ ⚽️ **Colombia vs. Ghana World Cup Knockout Watch Party** 📍 Lagos District, 1627 K St NW | ⏰ 8PM 🍹 Upscale lounge 5️⃣ 🥂 **Embassy Row Rooftop Soirée** 📍 The Ven, Kalorama | 🕖 7PM VIP / 7:30PM GA Live band, open bar, dress to impress, 21+ 💵 Ticketed **📅 SATURDAY, JULY 4** 6️⃣ 🎇 **Salute to America Fireworks** 📍 Washington Monument Grounds | 🕐 Gates open 1PM & fireworks ~10:30PM 850,000 shells, 10 launch sites 💵 Free — arrive very early 7️⃣ 🏛️ **Jefferson Memorial Family Fun** 📍 Tidal Basin | 🕑 2PM–7PM, ranger talks at 3/4/6 💵 Free 8️⃣ 🥂 **Ciel Rooftop Party** 📍 AC Hotel DC Convention Center | 🕖 7PM–10PM Premium open bar + 360° Capitol views 💵 Ticketed, books fast **📅 SUNDAY, JULY 5** 9️⃣ 🎶 **Afrobeats & Wine Festival '26 DC** 📍 Union Market, 1267 4th St NW | ⏰ 2PM–9PM 💵 Ticketed 🔟 🫖 **America 250 Afternoon Tea** 📍 Salamander Hotel Washington DC | ⏰ 2PM Celebratory bubbles, scones, tea sandwiches, patriotic pastries, loose-leaf teas 💵 Ticketed, reservations — $120/guest Which day are you doing? Save this for the weekend 🔖 #ThingsToDoInDC #WashingtonDC #July4th #dmvtiktok #America250