: Retailers like CVS Pharmacy (various locations) and local 7-Eleven stores often stock small assortments of legal sparklers and novelties as the Fourth of July approaches.

: A massive display launched from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on July 4th.

: If you are looking for a wider variety (including aerial fireworks), many residents travel to nearby Virginia or West Virginia , but be aware that transporting illegal fireworks back into D.C. can result in fines or seizure. Professional Firework Displays