TOP 10
BY LINDSAY C. VANASDALAN
Family Events for July
Find your summer fun at these events
happening around the DMV this month.

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THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
“MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS”
Mr. Popper dreamed of a grand Antarctic adventure, but what he
got were dozens of penguins. Join him as his troupe of penguins
take their song-and-dance act on the road in this puppetry-filled
production at North Bethesda’s Imagination Stage. This program is
best for ages 3-10. Special performances include sensory-friendly,
July 17, and ASL-interpreted, July 24. The show runs through Aug. 7.

Tickets are $12-$39.

imaginationstage.org THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
“THE MUSIC MAN”
In a Broadway classic performed with a cast and
creative team of Deaf, hearing and hard-of-hearing
artists, Harold Hill will attempt to win over the town with
his marching band in famous musical numbers such
as “76 Trombones” and “’Til There Was You.” The show
runs through July 24.

Tickets are $37-$85.

olneytheatre.org JULY 4
JULY 4
NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
The nation’s capital is celebrating the Fourth of July with its annual
parade on Constitution Avenue featuring all things to see and hear,
including floats, giant balloons, military units and drill teams.

The procession before thousands of people begins at 11:45 a.m. and
runs from Seventh to 17th streets.

Free july4thparade.com
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AN AMERICAN
CELEBRATION 4
Ever wonder what Independence
Day was like for the first U.S.

president? Hear from George
Washington himself at his home
in Mount Vernon, Virginia. Enjoy
music, made-for-daytime fireworks
and a special naturalization
ceremony for new U.S. citizens.

Free with admission to
Mount Vernon.

mountvernon.org JULY 5 & 26
TYSONS CORNER CENTER SUMMERFEST: CORNHOLE SERIES
In this all-ages competition by DC Fray and Tysons Corner Center, all skill levels
can compete at the center in Tysons, Virginia, from 6-8 p.m. on July 5 or July 26 in
doubles games of cornhole for prizes. Pre-registration is recommended.

Free tysonscornercenter.com/events
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