The Washington, DC area and its surrounding communities in Maryland and Virginia host lots of annual festival and special events. Here are just a few, for a full list and detailed information, visit dc.about.com.
Hip Hop Theatre Festival
July 7-12, 2008. Enjoy a variety of performances of both new and established hip hop music by national and international artists.
Alexandria Birthday and Independence Day Fireworks
July 12, 2008, Oronoco Bay Park. The annual event includes children’s activities, a concert performed by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, birthday cake and a fireworks extravaganza.
White House Summer Garden Tour
July 12, 2008, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit the White House grounds and explore the beautiful gardens. Free tickets are required.
Screen on the Green
Mondays, July 14-August 11, 2008. See free outdoor movies on a gigantic screen on the National Mall.
Occoquan River Festival
July 27, 2008, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Occoquan Regional Park and surrounding attractions in Occoquan, Virginia. The first annual event will include a Taste of Occoquan, live music, family fun walk and other events focusing on the 400th anniversary of John Smith’s initial journey on the Occoquan River with a re-enactment of his landing and culminating with a parade of lights along the river.
Loundoun County Fair
July 28 – August 2, 2008. Family fun includes a carnival, rodeo-bull riding, dairy show, goat show, horseback demonstrations, magic acts, pet shows, floral exhibits, obstacle courses, tug-of-war, live musical entertainment and more.
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