National Mall

The excitement on the National Mall was palpable Sunday as people gathered to celebrate Independence Day with friends and family.

The National Park Service promised the largest fireworks display in the entire country, and they delivered. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports on the welcome celebration after last year’s quiet holiday.

News4’s Darcy Spencer reports on how people are celebrating after the pandemic quieted festivities last year.

News4’s Cory Smith reports that crowds have slowly returned as crews put the final touches on the National Mall.

A driver sent people scrambling as he barreled into crowds at the Washington Monument. News4’s Cory Smith reports.

When and where you can watch the Fourth of July fireworks show in Washington, D.C.

Step up your Fourth of July fireworks watch party with these tips from News4’s Megan McGrath.

The group Black Voters Matter and more than 50 other organizations from across the United States held a demonstration on the National Mall on Saturday billed as the first national rally in support of D.C. statehood.  D.C. was the last stop on the Freedom Ride for Voting Rights, a nine-city, eight-day tour by Black Voters Matter.  The groups are...

News4’s Darcy Spencer reported on the rally Saturday in support of D.C. statehood and voting rights efforts.

Here’s what’s closed around the National Mall for the Fourth of July.

When and where you can watch the Fourth of July fireworks show in Washington, D.C.

July 4 in the nation’s capitol will look a lot more familiar this year, with local officials urging people to go to the National Mall for fireworks. News4’s Mark Segraves has details.

The July Fourth fireworks show hosted by the Republican National Committee in Washington, D.C., last summer caused $42,150 worth of damage, according to records obtained by the Democratic organization Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.

A food truck operator pulled out a gun in a dispute over a parking space at the National Mall Saturday, D.C. police said.

As restaurants and museums reopen, people are taking advantage of the eased COVID-19 restrictions. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.

Anxious visitors lined up outside museums along the National Mall for the first time in months. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

Rows and rows of white bouquets arranged on the National Mall this week honor victims of gun violence.