OjO Latino is a series by Néstor Sánchez Cordero. This week features the Fourth of July festivities from Capitol Hill. Néstor says, “Images are around, the secret is to catch them at the right moment and with the right light…”
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photo by Patrick Calder
“Dear PoP,
I’ve got a question I think only you or your readers would be able to answer, could you help me out?
Does anyone know if I’ll be able to see the July 4th fireworks from my roof in Bloomingdale? You can see the Monument and a bit of the Capitol through the trees but I’m not sure if the show would be visible. Anyone know for sure?
If not I guess I’ll just head up to Cardozo HS, which I might do anyway as I hear it’s also great.”
If I had to guess I’d say yes. But I’m sure some Bloomingdale folks can give a more accurate answer. Have fun and Happy Fourth to all!
I’ve been asked by a number of folks some options for new years. So I had Raz, Tina, Nichole as well as myself put a few together. If you have any recommendations please put them in the comments. Thanks.
From Solly’s:
Celebrate the New Year with the Washington Irish Rugby Team!
Tickets include 2 hour complimentary Surreal Vodka, Heineken Light, and PBR until 10:30PM.
Admission also includes:
* Buffet of great food
* Live band covering your favorites
* $3 Surreal Vodka after 10:30PM
* $3 Heineken Light and PBR
* Champagne Toast
New Year’s Eve Irish Fundraiser
When: New Year’s Eve – 8pm to Close
Where: Solly’s U st Tavern, 11th and U st NW
What: Open Bar and food from 8 to 10pm, bands, prizes, good times
Cost: $45 before the event
**Buy your tickets here http://www.washingtonirishrfc.org/nyePay.php
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This one was taken by Jimmy. If anyone else has some good photos from the fourth of July send them my way at [email protected] and I’ll post them throughout the week.
This is taken on July 5th outside Cardozo High School on 13th Street.
Overall, I’d say it was a good 4th of July (check out the video a few posts below). I must’ve passed dozens of “local” shows walking between 11th Street and Petworth. There was a great community feel as well with people gathered on their porches and street corners to watch some impressive displays. And many of the folks did a terrific job cleaning up after they were finished. Sadly, some folks were not as responsible. This year I heard fireworks well after two in the morning which was fine with me but I’m sure folks with little kids may have been a bit perturbed. And actually, I’m getting to see a pretty decent show right now (July 6th at 9:42 pm)… I’m cool with all the local shows but after a while it tends to get a bit boring for me. I like Oreo cookies but I only eat 2-4 at a time. Sometimes the fireworks, particularly on July 6 and after, makes me think that some folks really enjoy eating boxes and boxes of Oreo cookies.
Hello,
I seek the PoP’s advice on the 4th of July activities. I have lived in DC for several years but have yet to spend a July 4th in town – it happens that I am usually on summer vacation elsewhere at the time. I have friends coming in and I would like to take them out for drinks and then get them in range to see the fireworks display downtown. What is the farthest out I can be north of the mall and still get a view of the action? Also, what are the bars like down there during the lead-up to the display? I would like to get the drinks close enough to the mix of things to get the 4th of July vibe. However, I would like to avoid the running from over-crowded bar to over-crowded bar up to the fireworks show. Can I strike the delicate balance anywhere downtown (for the sake of the conversation, I am considering Dupont, etc “downtown”)?
Any suggestions would be helpful.
Thanks,
Jimmy D.
My response after the jump (photo above view from Cardozo High School) leave your suggestions in the comments. (more…)
For those who haven’t yet experienced the fourth you can check some video I took last year here. By the by, you can expect to see tons of fireworks beginning this week, peaking on Friday, but continuing throughout next week.