Published 08:30 IST, July 4th 2020
Washington 4th of July parade cancelled! Here's a look at other events lined up
With Washington 4th of July parade cancelled, aee how to spend your 4th of July 2020 in safe ways. The government has ensured virtual celebrations this year
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USA celebrates its Independence Day on 4th of July every year. celebration at Washington DC is a must-watch event every year. Since 2020 will be a different year owing to Coronavirus pandemic, check out how Washington DC will celebrate Independence Day this year amidst COVID - 19.
Will people see Washington DC 4th of July pare this year?
US citizens will t observe Independence Day pare in Washington DC this year. However, customary fireworks display would still be observed over National Mall. People can see a pre-recorded performances of popular artists in replacement of Capitol concert.
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4th of July pare 2020: Virtual celebration
- National Archives Museum is slated to do its annual 4th of July reing of Declaration of Independence online this year. This would be museum’s first-ever virtual Fourth of July celebration. Discussions with historical figures including Dorothy Hancock, Abigail ams and Thomas Jefferson are also scheduled to be conducted online.
- Capitol Hill Community's 4th of July pare 2020 will be conducted online this year. online video will feature short videos from various organisations which usually participate in 4th of July pare. This year, Independence day event will be hosted by John Stamos and Vanessa Williams. It would be a 90-minute special airing and could be viewed on PBS network starting at 8 p.m. Saturday.
- While pre-recorded performances would be airing, video will showcase a backdrop of various U.S cities like Philelphia, Los Angeles and Nashville. This pre-recorded performance at Capitol hill would showcase various performances from artists including Patti LaBelle, John Fogerty, Temptations, Trace kins, Yolanda ams and many more.
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Watch fireworks against DC skyline of monuments and memorials
Washington DC is kwn for its annual display of fireworks on 4th of July. This year, fireworks are scheduled between 9:07 and 9:44 p.m local time. 35-minute fireworks show will cover a one-mile-long stretch from Inlet Bridge at south end of West Potomac Park to rth of Lincoln Memorial. Washington DC city will conduct its annual fireworks display near monuments and it would be only live component to be observed on this 4th of July.
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2020 ‘Salute to America’
Trump would be conducting second Salute To America this year. venue is planned to be South Lawn of White House and Ellipse. salute to America this year can be streamed online at whitehouse.gov, which is official website of White House.
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08:30 IST, July 4th 2020