It’s Fourth of July in Washington DC, where a large gathering is expected to celebrate on the National Mall for America’s 250th birthday.

Whether you celebrate alongside tens of thousands of others in the heart of the District or choose to view the fireworks from a different vantage point, here’s a guide to navigating the day’s festivities.

What to know about Salute to America fireworks show

A large perimeter will be closed off around the National Mall for Salute to America, a White House-led Fourth of July celebration that will include a speech by President Donald Trump and fireworks.

The tentative schedule, which was updated Thursday, says fireworks will begin at 10:30 p.m. Considered “the largest fireworks display in history,” 850,000 shells will be launched from 10 sites: the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting pool, West Potomac Park and barges along the Potomac River.

When should you arrive to Salute to America?

With heat indices expected to climb into the triple digits, Freedom 250 organizers modified the schedule to reduce attendees’ exposure during the hottest part of the day.

Now, the Washington Monuments grounds do not open to the public until 5 p.m. The nighttime programming begins at 7 p.m.

Although it’s unclear when the best time to arrive to the Mall is, organizers expect a capacity crowd of 150,000 people to attend the event.

What can you bring to National Mall on July 4?

Attendees are now allowed to bring an empty, non-metal water bottle to the National Mall. There will be multiple complimentary refill stations, and organizers also plan to distribute free water bottles.

Blankets are allowed, as is one of the following: a clear, see-through bag that does not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, or a small clutch or purse not larger than 10 inches by 6 inches by 2 inches.

What is not allowed at National Mall on July 4?

Salute to America is expected to have TSA-like security measures, and the following items will not be allowed: aerosols including bug spray and sunscreen, glass or metal containers, ammunition, animals except service animals, backpacks, balloons, balls and frisbees, bicycles, bull horns and noise makers, camping chairs and folding chairs, coolers, drink tumblers, drones, flammable liquids, vapes and smokeless tobacco, laser pointers, lighters, mace and pepper spray, packages, pocket knives, range finders, recreational motorized mobility devices, selfie sticks, signs exceeding 20 inches by 3 inches by a quarter-inch. skateboards and scooters, explosives, firearms, toy guns and weapons of any kind.

The list of prohibited items follows guidelines from the U.S. Secret Service. Organizers say any items surrendered at the checkpoints “will be discarded or turned over for destruction.”

How to navigate the Metro in Washington DC on July 4

Metro Rail will be free from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. today, with additional trains going into service beginning at 5 p.m.

Metro said trains will arrive every 3-4 minutes downtown.

To get to and from the entrance to Salute to America, you should use the Federal Triangle or Smithsonian stations on the Orange, Blue and Silver lines. To avoid a transfer on the Red line, you can exit at Metro Center.

“Event officials and Metro staff will direct customers on the Mall to specific stations after the fireworks to help with crowd control,” Metro said. “Metro Transit Police will be at station entrances to monitor crowd flow and may, at times, limit entry to prevent overcrowding.”

When are the military flyovers July 4 in Washington DC?

Military flyovers and demonstrations will take place for seven hours along the National Mall and Washington Monument grounds today, with one more coming around the time fireworks begin.

• 1:14 p.m. – NASA F-5 Flyover
• 1:24 p.m. – NASA Fleet Review
• 1:44 p.m. – USCG Helo Flyover
• 1:54 p.m. – USCG Fixed Wing Flyover
• 2:09 p.m. – Golden Knights, Leap Frogs
• 2:29 p.m. – Army Helo Flyover
• 2:44 p.m. – USAF Fleet Review – Wave 1 – Heavies
• 2:54 p.m. – USAF Fleet Review – Wave 2 – AFSOC
• 3:04 PM – USAF Fleet Review – Wave 3 – Fighters
• 3:29 p.m. – Executive Rotary Wing Airlift
• 3:39 p.m. – USMC Fleet Review – Wave 1 – Rotary
• 3:49 p.m. – USMC Fleet Review – Wave 2 – Fixed Wing
• 3:59 p.m. – USN Fleet Review – Wave 1 – Rotary
• 4:09 p.m. – USN Fleet Review – Wave 2 – Fixed Wing
• 4:19 p.m. – USN Fleet Review – Wave 3 – Fighters
• 4:21 p.m. – USN F-18F Demonstration
• 4:59 p.m. – USN Blue Angels
• 5:26 p.m. – USMC MV-22 Osprey Demonstration
• 5:44 p.m. – USAF Fleet Review – Fighters
• 6:02 p.m. – USAF Tri-Bomber Formation
• 6:05 p.m. – USN F-35C Demonstration
• 6:25 p.m. – USAF Thunderbirds Demonstration
• 7:03 p.m. – Air Force One Flyover
• 7:07 p.m. – USAF Thunderbirds Delta Break
• 7:17 p.m. – HUGE 1 Flyover Led by the Newly Renovated Air Force One
• 7:38 p.m. – U.S. Stealth Airpower Flyover
• 7:39 p.m. – F-22 Raptor Demo
• 7:53 p.m. – F-22 Raptor in Afterburner
• 7:59 p.m. – B-1 Flyover
• 8:07 p.m. – B-1 in Afterburner
• 8:11 p.m. – HUGE ONE Fly Over Review
• 8:22 p.m. – Golden Knights Twilight Jump
• 10:36 p.m. – B-1 Afterburner Night Pass

WASHINGTON – The Metropolitan Police Department released new body camera footage on Friday of an officer firing his gun at an armed carjacking suspect last month.

The backstory:

The carjacking happened early in the morning of June 24.

According to MPD, two suspects held a man at gunpoint in the 700 block of 19th Street in Northeast Washington before taking his keys and driving off.

After the carjacking, officers searched the city for the suspects, before finding the car on Valley Avenue in Southeast. Officers tried to pull the car over, but the driver took off, before bailing at 2nd and Xenia Streets. 

What we know:

The body camera footage released Friday picks up during officers’ search for the suspects. 

In the short clip, the officer can be heard shouting out the window of his patrol car before firing out the window.

According to MPD, the officer was driving on Livingston Road SE when he saw one of the suspects. The officer asked the suspect to show their hands, but instead, MPD said the suspect pointed a rifle at the officer. That’s when the officer fired, and the suspect ran off into the woods.

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What’s next:

That suspect is still on the run, according to MPD. A second suspect was arrested the night of the carjacking. The 13-year-old has been charged with armed carjacking, reckless driving, and fleeing from a law enforcement officer.

The United States Attorney’s Office for DC and MPD’s Internal Affairs Division Force Investigation Team will both review the shooting.

Reagan National Airport will close from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday for rehearsals ahead of this weekend’s America 250 celebrations, meaning people around D.C., Arlington and Alexandria may hear and see low-flying military aircraft.

According to Freedom 250 event organizers, Friday’s “Wings of Freedom” demonstrations over the National Mall will feature parachute teams, helicopters and military aircraft, including the U.S. Marine Corps’ MV-22 Osprey and F-35B, the Navy’s F-18F and F-35C, the Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, the Thunderbirds and a tri-bomber formation.

On Saturday, the FAA will close the airport from noon to midnight for the full celebration. All arrivals and departures at Reagan National are scheduled to end before noon.

Flyovers and demonstrations are scheduled throughout the afternoon and evening along the National Mall and Washington Monument grounds, including appearances by Air Force One, the Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, military aircraft fleet reviews, parachute demonstrations and B-2 stealth bombers.

Highlights include an Air Force One flyover scheduled for 7:03 p.m., a Thunderbirds demonstration beginning at 6:25 p.m., a tri-bomber formation at 6:02 p.m. and a stealth aircraft flyover at 7:38 p.m.

Friday’s schedule of flyovers and demonstration rehearsals along the National Mall and Washington Monument

• 10 a.m.: Golden Knights, Leap Frogs
• 10:15 a.m.: Army Helo Flyover
• 10:20 a.m.: USMC V-22 Osprey Demo
• 10:35 a.m.: USMC F-35B STOVL Demo
• 10:50 a.m.: USN F-18F Demo
• 11:10 a.m.: USN F-35C Demo Team
• 11:30 a.m.: USAF F-22 Raptor Demo
• 11:50 a.m.: NASA F-5s
• 12 p.m.: HUGE (1) Formation
• 12:05 p.m.: USAF Thunderbirds
• 12:55 p.m.: USAF Tri-Bomber

Saturday’s schedule of flyovers and demonstration along the National Mall and Washington Monument

• 1:14 p.m.: – NASA F-5 Flyover
• 1:24 p.m.: -NASA Fleet Review
• 1:44 p.m.: USCG Helo Flyover
• 1:54 p.m.: USCG Fixed Wing Flyover
• 2:09 p.m.: Golden Knights, Leap Frogs
• 2:29 p.m.: Army Helo Flyover
• 2:44 p.m.: USAF Fleet Review – Wave 1 – Heavies
• 2:54 p.m.: USAF Fleet Review – Wave 2 – AFSOC
• 3:04 p.m.: USAF Fleet Review – Wave 3 – Fighters
• 3:29 p.m.: Executive Rotary Wing Airlift
• 3:39 p.m.: USMC Fleet Review – Wave 1 – Rotary
• 3:49 p.m.: USMC Fleet Review – Wave 2 – Fixed Wing
• 3:59 p.m.: USN Fleet Review – Wave 1 – Rotary
• 4:09 p.m.: USN Fleet Review – Wave 2 – Fixed Wing
• 4:19 p.m.: USN Fleet Review – Wave 3 – Fighters
• 4:21 p.m.: USN F-18F Demonstration
• 4:59 p.m.: USN Blue Angels
• 5:26 p.m.: USMC MV-22 Osprey Demonstration
• 5:44 p.m.: USAF Fleet Review – Fighters
• 6:02 p.m.: USAF Tri-Bomber Formation
• 6:05 p.m.: USN F-35C Demonstration
• 6:25 p.m.: USAF Thunderbirds Demonstration
• 7:03 p.m.: Air Force One Flyover
• 7:07 p.m.: USAF Thunderbirds Delta Break
• 7:17 p.m.: HUGE 1 Flyover Led by the Newly Renovated Air Force One
• 7:38 p.m.: U.S. Stealth Airpower Flyover
• 7:39 p.m.: F-22 Raptor Demo
• 7:53 p.m.: F-22 Raptor in Afterburner
• 7:59 p.m.: B-1 Flyover
• 8:07 p.m.: B-1’s in Afterburner
• 8:11 p.m.: HUGE ONE Fly Over Review
• 8:22 p.m.: Golden Knights Twilight Jump
• 10:36 p.m.: B-1 Afterburner Night Pass

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