Where to Watch the Fireworks in Arlington

From unparalleled views of the fireworks on the National Mall to neighborhood parades, Arlington is the perfect place to celebrate Independence Day. Find the best spot to view the fireworks in our Guide to a Fun & Festive 4th in Arlington.

Your Chance to View Fireworks from 31 Floors Up

REGISTER for a chance to watch the 4th of July fireworks atop The View of DC in Rosslyn! Attendees to this free event will enjoy panoramic views of the Washington, DC fireworks. 

Tickets are extremely limited and will be available through a lottery, with registration closing at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 28. Winners, selected through a random draw, will be notified on June 28 (two tickets per person).

Faster Mobile Speeds in Arlington

Arlington is preparing its commercial corridors for the next generation of mobile broadband technology — 5G. The impact? Mobile download speeds for movies, video games, apps and more up to 100 times faster than today.

Around Arlington

• WATCH: Scooter Demo Project Extended: Board Chair Dorsey explains why the County wants more time with scooters
• Firefly Festival: Celebrate summer’s natural night lights and learn about these bioluminescent beetles
• Bluemont Park is Getting Updated: Help us identify a concept for the tennis courts, lighting, and more
• Automatic Renewals for Library Items Start July 1: The Library will automatically renew eligible materials checked out to cardholders
• New Arlington General Registrar Sworn In: Arlington gets just its fifth general registrar since 1947
• Community Meeting on Amazon’s New Development: Join us on July 10 to kick off the review process Amazon’s first phase of new development. RSVP
• N Lorcom Lane + N Military Road Improvements: Learn more, review re-striping plans, and talk with staff at an open house (June 27)
  
• Planned Changes to Rosslyn’s Street Network: We want your input on the future of transportation in Rosslyn (feedback form closes Tuesday!)
• Celebrate the Reopening of Dawson Terrace Park: See the newly-renovated playground, picnic area, trails, courts, and more!

• How a High Schooler is Making the County Safer: Learn how Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) are protecting pedestrians

• Share Your Feedback on Fire Station No. 8: Learn about proposed opportunities and then let us know your thoughts
• Gulf Branch Stream Restoration: See stream restoration techniques and provide your input 
• ART 43 and 53 Service Changes Start *JUNE 30*: ART 43 weekend service, ART 53W route, and 53 mid-day service will be cancelled

#tbt 'Michael Jordan of Planning'

Color-coded land use concept map for the Virginia Square neighborhood

In 1979, a young woman from Milwaukee moved to Arlington. She had a job writing speeches for Washington Post owner Katherine Graham before joining the Arlington Planning Commission, where she was called the “Michael Jordan of planning.”

Read about Carrie Johnson's legacy in the development of Arlington.

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