July 4th Fireworks in DC GTG

[GulfstreamV]

Hey everyone, looks like we have some out-of-towners coming to DC to watch the fireworks!  Well, let's have a GTG at the mall and watch them together 

Moddess and jordans1 are coming into town and want to GTG. 

DATE - SATURDAY JULY 4TH
MEETING TIME - 6PM
FIREWORKS - APPROX. 9:15PM
MEETING LOCATION - PM Moddess or GulfstreamV for our cell phones.
We will guide you to the Moddess blanket location on the mall.
Should be in the vicinity of 14th ST NW and Madison Dr NW

Basic plan: 
- Moddess & family are sightseeing during the day and will bring a blanket to the mall.
- They should be setting up an area for our meeting mid-afternoon
- I'll be getting out of my daughters dance competition around 3PM
- We're calling Moddess to find her location, and we'll meet there.
- I'm sure the AVs will be parked away from here, so this is just a fun meet with friends.

- Be ready for cooler inspections and lots of security in the area.
- If you're arriving early and have kids, ensure they have lots of snacks, and plenty of water/drinks
- I doubt we can bring alcohol, so make this a kid-friendly party.


Attending
GulfstreamV + 2
Moddess + 3
jordans1 +1
ChevyThunder & ChevyLightning

Maybe

Can't Make it
AVnFun


***  If you are coming, please open these links for important information about this event.  I will post these in the thread as well ***
http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/4thofJuly.htm
http://dc.about.com/od/4thofjuly/a/GettingtoMall.htm

[Moddess]

 

For Diner, I would maybe suggest a picnic in on our blanket while we wait for the Big Bang. That could be fun. I'm sure there;s is a Subway or any type of Sandwich restaurant around there.

What do you think?

[GulfstreamV]

I'm sure we can find something nearby    Sounds good.  Just need to check the dance competition schedule and what time we will be out of there.  Hopefully we wil get some news by the end of the week.

[Moddess]

I'm sure we can find something nearby    Sounds good.  Just need to check the dance competition schedule and what time we will be out of there.  Hopefully we wil get some news by the end of the week.

Ya, I know how it is. Schedule alwyas comes on last minute.

[gn85]

I'm afraid I can't make it to the mall, but y'all are in for a beautiful show.

I was in DC last year for the fireworks.  My wife works a few blocks from the White House, so we managed to watch the fireworks from the rooftop of her building.  It slightly rained, but was still nice.  From our vantage point, we could see the planes taking off from Reagan, Runway 1, directly into the fireworks and then banking left by the Tidal Basin.  I could only imagine what those pilots were thinking heading right into that.

Have fun.  I'm gonna try to make the 5th. 

[Moddess]

I'm afraid I can't make it to the mall, but y'all are in for a beautiful show.

I was in DC last year for the fireworks.  My wife works a few blocks from the White House, so we managed to watch the fireworks from the rooftop of her building.  It slightly rained, but was still nice.  From our vantage point, we could see the planes taking off from Reagan, Runway 1, directly into the fireworks and then banking left by the Tidal Basin.  I could only imagine what those pilots were thinking heading right into that.

Have fun.  I'm gonna try to make the 5th. 

Try your best    Would love to meet you.

[Moddess]

ChevyThunder and Holi will meet us too for the fire works.

I'm guessing we should meet around 6pm at my Hotel and walk to the mall to find a great spot. I am actually 2 min away from one of the best view point.

I'll be sending Hotel Info and cell # next week to the attendee list.

[GulfstreamV]

added

[GulfstreamV]

Time, location, and meeting procedures added

[Moddess]

Is it Saturday yet?

[ChevyThunder]

Yeah, sorry we haven't posted yet. It's been crazy since we got back. We'll be there!!! Can't wait to see everyone.   

[GulfstreamV]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT IN DC.  PLEASE READ
Links to these articles are on the first post

The 4th of July celebrations in Washington, DC are among the most attended events of the year and many people arrive early to stake out a seat on the lawn. There are plenty of activities scheduled throughout the day to keep the whole family busy.

Getting to the National Mall
The best way to get to the National Mall is to take the Metro. Stations nearby include Metro Center, Gallery Place-Chinatown, Judiciary Square, Federal Triangle and L'Enfant Plaza.The Smithsonian Metro station will be closed on the Fourth.

Public access to the National Mall begins at 10:00 a.m., with all visitors required to enter via a security checkpoint.

Security Checkpoints
On the 4th of July all visitors must go through security checkpoints to enter the National Mall and areas along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Coolers, backpacks, packages and persons will be subject to inspection. Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages and the use of personal fireworks are prohibited.

National Mall Checkpoints:
West entrance, or George Washington Memorial Parkway side of Memorial Bridge
Constitution Avenue and 23rd Street
Constitution Avenue and 17th Street
Constitution Avenue between 14th and 15th streets   << THIS IS WHERE WE WILL ENTER
Independence Avenue and 14th Street
Westside of 14th Street, at Jefferson Drive, SW
Westside of 14th Street, at Madison Drive, SW
Maine Avenue and Raoul Wallenberg Place, (Le. formerly 15th Street)


Washington, DC’s Independence Day Parade
Parade Start Time: 11:45 a.m.
Parade Route: Constitution Avenue and 7th to 17th Sts.
The parade draws a large crowd, so plan to arrive early to stake out a good viewing spot.

Concert on the Washington Monument Grounds
Beginning at 6:00 p.m. the U.S. Army Concert Band and the U.S. Army Band Downrange plays on the Southwest corner of the grounds of the Washington Monument.

A Capitol Fourth Concert
Time: 8 - 9:30 p.m. (Admittance begins at 3 p.m.)
Location: West Lawn of the U. S. Capitol
The concert is free and open to the public. No tickets are necessary.

4th of July Fireworks on the National Mall
Fireworks Time: At dark, usually around 9:15 p.m. Rain Date: July 5th

Expected Road Closures
From 6:00 a.m. to approximately 10:00 p.m.
Memorial Bridge to Memorial Circle on the Virginia end of the bridge
Rock Creek Parkway south of Virginia Avenue to Lincoln Circle Drive, including all approaches and ramps
I-66 in the DC, just south of the Kennedy Center
Lincoln Circle Dr. and all approaches and ramps into and out of Lincoln Circle Dr., including Henry Bacon Dr. and Daniel French Dr.
Constitution Ave. ramp off of Eastbound I-66 in DC
Constitution Ave. from 23rd St. to 12th St.
19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd Sts. between Constitution Ave. and C St.
18th St. between Constitution Ave. and Virginia Ave.
Virginia Ave. between Constitution Ave. and 18th St.
17th St. from E St. south to Independence Ave.
C and D Sts. from 17th to 18th Sts.
15th St. NW from E St., NW south to Raoul Wallenberg Pl., SW
Raoul Wallenberg Pl. SW to Maine Ave. SW
Independence Ave. west of 14th to 23rd St., including merge with Rock Creek Pkwy.
Madison Dr. from 15th St. to 3rd St.
Jefferson Dr. from 15th St. to 3rd St.
7th St. between Constitution Ave. and Independence Ave.
4th St. between Constitution Ave. and Independence Ave.
Ohio Drive, SW from the Inlet Bridge to Independence Ave
West Basin Dr., SW from Ohio Dr., SW to Independence Ave., SW
Inbound traffic on I-66 will be directed to the “E” Street Expressway

11:30 a.m. to approximately 10:00 p.m.
3rd St. between Pennsylvania Ave. and Maryland Ave.
14th St. between Pennsylvania Ave. and Independence Ave. will be closed at 11:30 a.m. and a decision will be made after the parade whether to re-open 14th St

[Moddess]

Great info, Thank you. Gald I don't have to drive!

See you all on Saturday and some on Sunday too.

[Moddess]

If you don't have my cell#, ask Chevythunder or GulfstreemV. Can't get to my PM

[CodeBlueEMT]

 There better be some photos posted.

 Y'all have fun.

 Shayne

[Moddess]

There will be pictures. Can't do it from my phone. I will update TOS too, probably Sunday, no later then Monday PM.

[GulfstreamV]

Just met Moddess & jordans1 at the Ellipse in DC for about an hour.  My family really enjoyed hanging out with you all!  Weather is great, kids had fun, but my family is exhausted from daughters dance competition today. We had to meet, then bail because its another 5:30AM wakeup for dance tomorrow. Going back to our hotel for a cold one then bed. I have pix but no computer to upload them. Will post when we get home tomorrow night.

[Moddess]

Was nice to meet you too. Fire works were a blast. Can't wait for the pictures

[GulfstreamV]

Here's a couple of shots.  Unfortunately the batteries died in my camera when the fireworks started.  I took a 17 second video that came out nice, just need to figure out how to post it. 

Couple of shots of the national Monument, then the GTG shots on the blanket in the Ellipse park.

[GulfstreamV]

The street shot was taken at the corner of 15th and H St at the restaurant we stopped in for dinner on the way back to the hotel.  Everyone was tired, but when we saw the Italian restaurant we had to stop for some outstanding food.  We couldn't see the fireworks from this position, so we walked down one block and watched them from over the Treasury building at new York and 15th.

Here is a bad firework shot with the camera before it died.  I actually have a few more shots on my camera phone that came out better.  Need to download them yet.

[Moddess]

- 4800 miles
- 2 countries
- 9 States
- Washington DC
- 2 Province
- 4 GTG
- Countless time with Family and Friends .....

                                                                            .....  PRICELESS

- for everything else .....
                                   
                                                                            ..... MASTER CARD 



We had a great summer, got back home today around 3:30pm. After being gone since July 1st, It's good to be back!

 

[GulfstreamV]

Glad to hear you made it back home   

Great meeting you and your family, hope to see you all again sometime!

[jordans1]

Glad to hear you made it back home   

Great meeting you and your family, hope to see you all again sometime!

x2