4th of July Holiday Weekend (Credit: philliefan99 / flickr) 

4th of July Holiday Weekend

Myfoxdc.com has ideas for what to do, where to go and how to get there this 4th of July holiday weekend.

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    2. Capitol Fourth Preparations_20090703231328_JPGMany Beat Crowds for 4th Rehearsal
    3. July 4th Security on the Mall_20090703174803_JPGSecurity Changes For 4th on the Mall

    Plenty of people came out on Friday night for the rehearsal of this year's A Capitol Fourth show.  

    Many Beat Crowds for 4th Rehearsal

    The holiday weekend is here, and the National Mall will be packed for Saturday's big A Capitol Fourth concert, followed by the fireworks. Lots of people turned out to watch the dress rehearsal of the show on Friday night, and they got a glimpse of some of the stars of the show.

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      2. 4th of July Holiday Weekend (Credit: philliefan99  / flickr)_20090703070057_JPG4th of July Holiday Weekend
      3. July 4th Security on the Mall_20090703174803_JPGSecurity Changes For 4th on the Mall

      Fireworks in DC. (Image: gazxswedc / Flickr) 

      July 4th Road Closures in D.C.

      Police will be closing a number of streets in the District in preparation for the July 4th Celebration on the National Mall this Saturday. Here's a list of the roads that will be closed so you can plan a different route if you're traveling…

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      2. Metro and the holiday_20090703174930_JPGMetro Back to Speed for Holiday
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      Holly Morris: Washington Kastles 

      Holly Morris: Washington Kastles

      If you watched the Wimbledon finals you saw some really good tennis!  Here in the district, you can see the action in person!  FOX 5's Holly Morris visited the Washington Kastles Stadium for a look at the action!

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      2. Fourth Of July Foodie Ideas_20090703092525_JPGFourth Of July Foodie Ideas
      3. Cheesy Lincoln statue_20090703202449_JPGLincoln Gets Cheesy on National Mall
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