As we opened the door to our hotel, my heart sank. Rain. Not just a little drizzle either. Steady, pouring, soak you to the core- rain. The forecasters promised only a 30% chance of storms, but clearly they were wrong. Still, it was an hour before the 4th of July parade and we didn’t come …
Spending the 4th of July in Washington, DC has got to be one of the most iconic of American experiences. If you are fortunate enough to travel to DC for the Independence Day festivities, or if you live in the greater DC area, the National Independence Day Parade is a must-do item for an iconic …
When it comes to celebrating the birth of our nation, there is hardly a more iconic and patriotic place to be than Washington D.C. Images of fireworks bursting over the Washington Monument, the U.S. Army Band performing ‘Stars and Stripes,’ your toddler or preschooler having a complete meltdown that ends in you having to carry them …