Washington D.C. is always a hot tourist destination in the United States, and the city will host a myriad of patriotic events to commemorate the nation’s birthday.

Over 72 million people are estimated to travel 50 miles or more to D.C. through Sunday. Since the nation’s capital is home to a wealth of history and monuments, here are the biggest events and celebrations local residents and visitors can partake in.

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National Independence Day Parade

The Independence Day Parade will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It will start at the corner of Constitution Avenue NW and 7th Street NW, and conclude a mile west along the former avenue at 17th Street NW.

National Park activities

The National Park Service is hosting various events related to July Fourth, one of which is a family scavenger hunt called Operation Independence.

The purpose of this event, held at the Sylvan Theater (Independence Avenue SW and 15th Street, D.C.), is to teach participants about spying techniques used during the American Revolution.

The NPS is also doing multiple activities at the Jefferson Memorial, including trivia about the nation’s founding, story time based on the history of Independence Day and former President Thomas Jefferson, and a signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Both the scavenger hunt and the Jefferson Memorial events will be conducted from 2-7 p.m.

A Capitol Fourth Concert

The Capitol Fourth concert will be held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol from 8-9:30 p.m. Performers at this year’s concert include The Beach Boys, The Temptations vocal group, Lauren Daigle, the National Symphony Orchestra, and many others.

Alfonso Ribeiro, best known for his role as Carlton Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, will return as the concert’s host.

Gates will open at 3 p.m.

National Mall fireworks

A major tradition for the NPS, the fireworks display this year will be held from 9:09-9:27 p.m., with fireworks launched on both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

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Besides these events, Washington, D.C., will be one of many cities across the nation where “Free America” protests to oppose President Donald Trump will take place. It comes just weeks after the “No Kings” protests swept the nation on June 14, which coincided with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and the president’s birthday.

This year’s July Fourth also marks the lowest average gas prices across the country since 2021. The nationwide average for a gallon of gas is currently $3.16, which is roughly 30 cents less compared to the same time last year.