When I was a kid, we would go to the Capitol to watch the fireworks and listen to the concert held on the west lawn. That was “back in the day” when security was not such an issue and you could get in and out pretty quickly and easily. Today, with the security check points causing longer lines, I am not so inclined to deal with the holiday crowds. But a free concert with a gorgeous view is always nice, which is why the July 3rd dress rehearsal for the Capitol Fourth Concert at the Capitol is so ideal. There were lines when we showed up at 7:40 (for an 8pm start) but they were not too long and moved pretty quickly. We were there too late for a great view of the stage so we went to the top of the hill where we could see just enough of the stage, and have a good view of the big screens and the Washington Monument. We pulled out our wine grape juice that was in a thermos, some dinner that we packed up as our picnic, and spent the evening listening to music and watching a gorgeous sunset in the Nation’s capital. What more patriotic way can you kick off your 4th of July holiday?
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