Fourth of July weekend: Fireworks, road closures, traffic, freebies and more

[Forward to a Friend]( | [Unsubscribe]( [WTOP] Independence Day approaches and whether you’re hitting the road or celebrating in the D.C. area, there are plenty of things to know to help you enjoy the weekend. [EVENTS, ROAD CLOSURES:]( The United States’ 241st birthday brings fireworks, music and parades — which in turn bring crowds and road closures. See them all. [WEATHER:]( Will the dry weather hold out for the Fourth of July? Storm Team4 Meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts details the weekend forecast. [BEST TIMES TO LEAVE:]( When to leave the D.C. area to beat the worst July 4 traffic. [GETTING AROUND:]( Planning to check out some of the D.C.-area events on the Fourth? Here’s a handy list with details about how to get around. [DC FIREWORKS VIEWING:]( If you’re going to view D.C.’s Fourth of July fireworks show, here are some places beyond the National Mall to watch. [OTHER FIREWORKS:]( Several displays are scheduled in Maryland and Virginia -- get the details about selected shows around the region. [FIREWORKS SAFETY:]( Tips to stay safe if fireworks or sparklers are part of your weekend plans. [QUIZ:]( How well do you know your Independence Day trivia? Take WTOP’s July 4 quiz. [FREEBIES:]( Parades, concerts, museums, burgers -- there are loads of free things surrounding the holiday. [FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL:]( The Smithsonian Folklife Festival continues through the weekend. This year is dedicated to the circus arts. [BEACH GUIDE:]( Heading to a beach in the region? Here’s a quick guide, filled with tips from locals, to help you navigate one of the mid-Atlantic’s most vibrant beach towns. [MORE FOURTH OF JULY NEWS:]( Get more udpates on WTOP.com’s special page. [LISTEN LIVE:]( Listen to WTOP for more news, traffic and weather. For more information visit [WTOP.com]( or tune to 103.5 FM. [Publish to Facebook]( Publish to Twitter --------------------------------------------------------------- Please do not reply to this email, as the reply will not be read. To contact WTOP Radio, please [click here](. WTOP Radio is located at 3400 Idaho Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20016. [Privacy Statement]( If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](.