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Celebrate the Fourth in Washington DC and Boston

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Things change. The 2027 Fourth of July programs for DC and Boston were not published when we checked on October 10, 2026. Where an official 2026 page exists, we use it as a template and label it as 2026. Every time-sensitive item has a caveat and a "check" page. If anything below disagrees with the official page on the day you travel, trust the official page.

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Promise: Both of America's birthday cities in one week, with a plan that works whether you land in DC or Boston first.
Trip length: 7 days (Wednesday June 30 to Tuesday July 6, 2027), plus a Plan B swap.
Best months: Fixed: late June to early July.
Budget band: roughly $1,200 to $3,500 per person including lodging, or about $400 to $2,500 without it. Fill your own lodging in chapter 8.
Best for: First-time visitors, history fans, families with kids over about 8, and anyone who wants fireworks without a car.

At a glance

July 4, 2027 is a Sunday. The observed federal holiday is Monday July 5. [general knowledge; check the OPM holiday schedule]
Plan A: DC June 30 to July 2, Boston July 2 to 6. Boston gets the Fourth.
Plan B: Boston first, DC gets the Fourth, train north on the 5th. Chapter 1 has both.
Metrorail fares: $2.25 to $6.75 weekday 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., $2.25 to $2.50 on weekends. (checked Oct 10, 2026)
MBTA subway: $2.40 one way, 1-Day Pass $11.00, 7-Day Pass $22.50. (checked Oct 10, 2026)
Free: Smithsonian museums, National Archives, Freedom Trail walking.
Paid (each stamped in chapter 1): Mount Vernon $30 adult, Fenway public tour $30, Old North Church from $10, Paul Revere House $6.
Not confirmed for 2027: Harborfest dates, Boston Pops show details, DC fireworks and Capitol concert details. Chapter 10 lists the pages to recheck.