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July 3, 2009
Weekend Watch: Get a jumpstart on your kid-friendly Fourth
Filed Under: Maryland | Northern Virginia | Washington, DC
If you've been-there-done-that with the insane crowds on the National Mall, or just want something with less hassle and more for little kids, here's a nice alternative:
The Gaylord Resort at the swanky National Harbor is hosting a family-oriented "July 3rd Celebration" TONIGHT from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
There will be a Kid Zone with carnival rides, face painting, balloon sculpting, and caricature artists; great food options (including Lefty's BBQ); live rock/country/ and Caribbean music, a wine garden for the adults, and a 15-minute fireworks display over the Potomac after sundown.
Not a bad way to low-key the holiday, while still giving your children their promised fireworks fix.
p.s. I will be offline for the next week, but the blog will return Monday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 29th when I depart for Austin.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Posted by Sarah at 4:58 PM.
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