Photo by Mark Andre

“The 17-minute display will be held on Sunday, July 4, starting at 9:09 p.m., launching from the Reflecting Pool”

We're excited to announce that the National Mall will again host a thrilling fireworks display to celebrate our nation's Independence Day.🎆🇺🇸 The 17-minute display will be held on Sunday, July 4, starting at 9:09 p.m., launching from the Reflecting Pool: https://t.co/DBewhxqETt pic.twitter.com/Bl1aTwXlAM

— National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) June 15, 2021

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, following President Biden’s announcement about Fourth of July fireworks on the National Mall, Mayor Bowser echoed the President’s enthusiasm and called on Americans nationwide to celebrate the holiday in Washington, DC. The announcement comes just days after DC fully reopened, lifting capacity limits as residents and workers continue to be vaccinated and health metrics continue to improve.

“DC is open and ready to welcome back visitors to celebrate the way we came together as a city and as a nation this year. We have shown once again that when we come together, there is nothing we can’t do,” said Mayor Bowser. “We thank President Biden and his team for acting with urgency to get the vaccine to the American people so that we could save lives, get our country open, and celebrate together once again.”

After making incredible progress with getting Americans vaccinated and getting the nation back open for business, President Biden announced today that he will host essential workers and military families on the South Lawn to celebrate the Fourth of July. The District will support the White House in hosting the traditional Fourth of July fireworks celebration on the National Mall. Read More

Holy mackerel – thanks to Nick for sending: “Received on May 24th, 2021”

And thanks to all who’ve been continuing to send in their ‘Last Christmas Tree’ finds. Katherine writes:

“The motherlode found in Mt Pleasant this morning!” Read More

Thanks to Daniel for sending this magnificent capture from AU Park yesterday. It’s been a minute since we’ve had a caption contest and I can think of no better photo to resume than this one. And I’ve got some new shirts to the winner and runner up get one! Your captions in the comments and I’m thinking you can pick up at our next happy hour in late June if the world stays on the rails!! Stay tuned for more on that front.

1610 U Street, NW

Celebrate with Exiles on U Street: Read More

Thanks to all who messaged from Logan Circle and Lovejoy Park. “Sponsored by Qanon” Read More

Thanks to Paul for sending from Dupont on Sunday. Ed. Note: Dancers from the District Irish Dance Academy.

Also, happy early Saint Patrick’s Day.

And remember Solly’s opens at 4pm today.

Thanks to Audrey for sending: “I got this little tree from Ace Hardware the week of Thanksgiving and kept it up until today because it wasn’t losing needles. I kinda felt bad taking it down when it was still going strong, but my husband (logically) reminded me that it’s March.” Read More

Julia got this one today: “Do I win for the latest xmas card?? Took just shy of two months to arrive…”

If anyone gets after today – send in an email to [email protected] thanks.

Last Christmas Card in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society!

hahaha amazing, thanks to Dougie for sending: “Just when you thought you’d seen it all… I just came across a Christmas tree in NoMa that has “survived” the entire year of 2020! You can’t make this shit up”

Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society!

Thanks to Zachary and others for answering the questions about what was going on in the park last night (Saturday, December 26th) likely celebrating the start of Kwanzaa. Read More