4th of July in downtown Bethesda (Photo gallery)

July 4th flags over Bethesda (VIdeo+Photos)

The Carr Properties and Marriott construction sites in downtown Bethesda added a patriotic display for the Fourth of July yesterday. Flags were flown from tower cranes at the two sites, The Wilson at 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, and the relocated Marriott International headquarters at 7750 Wisconsin. This added some color to mostly-dreary skies on July 4.

KENWOOD FIREWORKS 2014 - THE BEST FIREWORKS IN DC ARE IN BETHESDA

The best Independence Day fireworks in the DC area aren't in DC - they're in Bethesda. I hear that this year's Fourth of July fireworks at the Kenwood Golf and Country Club on River Road are currently scheduled for Sunday, June 29. That is several days before July 4th.

Kenwood's fireworks - like the club - are not open to the general public. However, they are visible from several nearby parking lots. And residents of nearby homes, or apartment buildings in the Westbard and downtown Bethesda area which face the right direction, often plan parties around this explosive fireworks show, which is like a private fireworks display for free.

But not last year. Before you start planning, let's not forget that Kenwood pulled the rug out from under local fans of the fireworks last year, canceling the show due to poor weather. And then never rescheduled. Let's hope for better weather this year.

BETHESDA FOURTH OF JULY 2012 EVENTS

July 4th is here!  But most people have been spending the last 5 days dealing with power outages, gas shortages, and extreme heat.

Fortunately, I've got the best of the best Fourth of July events around Bethesda for you:

Redwood

Redwood is having the biggest event in town:  a backyard barbecue out on their Bethesda Lane patio!  Hamburgers, hot dogs, coleslaw, even a $5 Fourth of July cocktail.  The BBQ will run from noon until 6 PM.

Cafe Deluxe

Cafe Deluxe will be serving brunch until 3 PM today.

Mussel Bar

Mussel Bar will be open from 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM.  Stop in and celebrate with Red, White and Blue Chimay!

Matuba

Is sushi what you want?  Matuba on Cordell Avenue will be open for dinne only, from 5:00 to 9:30 PM.

Fireworks

It's all about the fireworks, isn't it?  Although the county bizarrely canceled its official government firework displays, fortunately, we have fireworks right here in Bethesda tonight!

Happy Fourth of July!