Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Thinking about going to watch the fireworks show on the National Mall? Here are five things you need to know.
It doesn't get more patriotic than celebrating our nation's birthday in the capital, does it? The best fireworks show in town (and probably in the country, in fact) will be launched from the National Mall on July 4. If you're interested in watching the display from downtown D.C., here are five things you need to know. 1. The fireworks will be launched from the Reflecting Pool area at 9:10 p.m. Wednesday. The show is expected to last 17 minutes. 2. The National Park Service suggests the following locations for best viewing the fireworks: U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall between 14th Street and 3rd Street, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, The White House Ellipse, West Potomac Park, East Potomac Park…
Friday, June 29, 2012
Fireworks safety tips from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Fireworks are a traditional part of Independence Day celebrations, but they can also be dangerous. “Many Americans get caught up in the excitement of the Fourth of July and forget that fireworks are also dangerous explosives,” said Monica L. Monica, M.D., an ophthalmologist and clinical correspondent for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. For example: According to the Academy: “The safest choice is to attend a professional fireworks display, and make it a point to supervise children at all times,” said Monica. To prevent eye injuries, follow these EyeSmart tips: If you experience an eye injury during a fireworks accident, seek immediate medical help. For more fireworks safety tips or to find an eye M.D. in your area, visit www.…
Friday, June 24, 2011
Actor Jimmy Smits will host from West Lawn of the Capitol.
"A Capitol Fourth," the annual mega 4th of July celebration on the Mall, promises an all-star line-up, including Steve Martin, Josh Groban, Matthew Morrison, Jordin Sparks and Little Richard. Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits will host the festivities, which will also include Mark Ballas, Chelsie Hightower, Kelli O'Hara, the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jack Everly, and the Broadway cast of "Million Dollar Quartet," performing with Little Richard. If you can't get there in person, the event, topped off with a massive fireworks display, will air live on PBS in high definition (HD) from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol on Monday, July 4, from 8-9:30 p.m. The event will air live to a national audience, as well as to …
joe brewer
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