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July Fourth Backyard Barbeque

July 4 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Toast to America 250 with a festive barbeque celebration, crafted exclusively for the occasion. Join us for a spirited carnival style evening featuring live grilling stations, expertly prepared meats, seasonal sides, and a decadent dessert spread, all showcasing vibrant, elevated flavors. Set against sweeping Marina views with family-friendly activities throughout, this lively outdoor gathering offers the perfect prelude to the National Mall’s iconic fireworks display - just a short walk away.

Purchase Tickets

America VIP Experience | 250.00 per guest
Includes: 

  • Early entry (30 minutes prior)
  • Premium open bar
  • Champagne welcome
  • Reserved VIP lawn seating
  • Specialty cocktail menu
  • Full food station access
  • Carnival experience, entertainment & lawn games

Grand Lawn Celebration Package | 165.00 per guest | 89.00 per child (ages 5-12) 
Includes:

  • Full food station access
  • One welcome drink
  • Access to cash bar
  • Carnival experience, entertainment & lawn games

*exclusive of tax & gratuity

July Fourth Menu

Raw Bar
East & West Coast Oysters
Seasonal mignonettes, citrus, fresh horseradish

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Spiced cocktail sauce

Snow Crab Legs
Lemons

Salad Cold Station
Compressed Watermelon
Feta, mint, aged balsamic

Charred Corn & Black Bean Salad
Heirloom tomatoes, lime, cilantro, espelette

Baby Gem Caesar
Parmesan, garlic brioche croutons

Live Fire – Big Green Egg Experience
American Wagyu Cheeseburger
Aged cheddar, house pickles, brioche

Kobe-Style Beef Hot Dogs
Brioche roll, elevated condiments

Hickory-Spiced Half Chicken
Citrus glaze, herbs

Plant-Based Burger
Vegan aioli, pretzel bun Green

Seasonal Sides
Grilled Sweet Corn
Lime butter, chili salt

Fire-Roasted Vegetable Skewers

Hand-Cut Fries
Sea salt

Summer Vegetable Gratin

Truffle Mac & Cheese

Children’s Table
All-Natural Beef Hot Dogs
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Mac & Cheese
French Fries
Steamed Broccoli

Dessert Pavilion
Seasonal Fruit Tartlets
Assorted Miniature Cakes
Decorated Sugar Cookies

Carnival Experience
Cotton Candy (Spun to Order)
Artisan Popcorn (Sweet & Savory)
Ice Cream Sandwiches & Popsicles