The Town of Chevy Chase will host an Independence Day picnic and parade on July 4, from noon to 2 p.m. on the Lawton Center Grounds.

American flags are available in the Town Office beginning June 15 for residents to pick up and display in their yards in preparation for the holiday. On July 4, the parade will begin at noon at the Lawton Center with bike, scooter, wagon and baby carriage decorating starting at 11:30 a.m. The town will provide decorating supplies.

Chevy Chase will treat residents to a barbeque catered by Red, Hot & Blueand the famous Ben and Jerry's ice cream truck from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Vegetarian options will be available upon request. Reservations for the lunch were due June 26. Nearby Communities:

Washington, D.C.:

4th of July Fireworks on the National Mall

Time: At dark, usually around 9:15 p.m. Rain Date: July 5 The fireworks are launched from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and light up the sky over the Washington Monument.

Saturday, July 4, 7 - 10 pm Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, 1800 Piccard Drive, Rockville