Fireworks on the Fourth

Join the Kennedy Center for Fireworks on the Fourth, an elevated Fourth of July celebration on the iconic Roof Terrace, offering unparalleled views of the Washington D.C. monuments and fireworks. The evening features exceptional food, festive cocktails, family-friendly activities for all ages, and climate-controlled indoor lounge access, all just a short walk from the National Mall festivities. Multiple sponsorship and pass levels provide reserved seating or tables, with benefits including complimentary parking, on-site recognition, and commemorative event map listings.

When: July 4, 2026, during the evening (exact showtimes not specified in the page text).

Venue: Kennedy Center, Roof Terrace, Washington D.C.

Pricing and Sponsorship Levels: Several tiers are available. The Presidential package is $25,000 ($18,912 tax deductible) for up to 36 guests, including three premier reserved tables on the Roof Terrace. The Vice Presidential package is $15,000 ($10,941 tax deductible) for up to 24 guests, with two reserved tables. The Statesman package is $7,500 ($5,471 tax deductible) for up to 12 guests, with one reserved table. The Red Pass is $600 ($431 tax deductible) for one guest, offering a reserved seat. The Blue Pass is $425 ($256 tax deductible) for one guest, also with a reserved seat. Both Red and Blue passes are limited to six per order. A Child Pass (ages 5–17) is available for $125 (not tax deductible) for one child, including a reserved seat and access to family-friendly activities. Children four years old and under are complimentary.

Guest Experience: All levels include access to the Roof Terrace celebration, climate-controlled indoor lounge, complimentary parking throughout the day at the Kennedy Center, convenient access to the National Mall, and unparalleled views of the monuments and fireworks. The higher-tier sponsor packages (Presidential, Vice Presidential, Statesman) also include on-site signage recognition and listing in the commemorative Fireworks on the Fourth event map. Presidential sponsors receive prominent on-site signage recognition and are listed as Presidential Sponsors. Vice Presidential sponsors have on-site signage recognition and are listed as Vice Presidential Sponsors. Statesman sponsors similarly receive on-site signage recognition and are listed as Statesman Sponsors.

Age Restrictions: Children ages 5–17 require a Child Pass. Children ages 4 and under are complimentary and do not require a ticket. Children may not attend without an accompanying adult who has purchased a pass or package. For Presidential, Vice Presidential, and Statesman packages, children ages 5–17 are included in the guest counts.

Note: The page text does not specify exact showtimes or run time for the fireworks display; the celebration lasts the evening. More information on ordering tickets or packages may be available through the Kennedy Center's reservation system.