Celebrate the Fourth of July and Enjoy an Unforgettable Weekend at the D.C. Region’s Grandest Waterfront Resort
Gaylord National’s Fireworks & Fun Celebration, Sunday, July 4
National Harbor, Md—( May 24, 2010 )No one wants to spend their holiday fighting traffic, searching for parking, and arriving hours early to “claim a spot” to see fireworks. If you’re looking for a different experience, visit Gaylord National Resort, the Washington, D.C. region’s grandest waterfront resort, for a unique and enjoyable way to spend the Fourth of July.
Gaylord National’s Fireworks & Fun Celebration takes place Sunday, July 4. Now in its second year, the event feature dozens of fun activities, including a live concert on the resort’s outdoor amphitheater overlooking the Potomac River. Kids will delight with their own Kid’s Zone area featuring carnival rides, games and activities, while adults can enjoy a Wine & Cigar Garden. For everyone, the grand finale will be a spectacular fireworks show over the Potomac River, which can be watched comfortably from the resort’s picturesque lawns and gardens. Afterwards, guests can retire comfortably to their own room, not having to worry about fighting traffic home.
Gaylord National’s Fireworks & Fun Celebration
Sunday, July 4 5:00-9:30 p.m.
Gaylord National Resort (Outdoor/Waterfront Area)
201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Md.
For more info: www.gaylordnational.com/july4
Event Highlights:
- Live music performances on the amphitheater stage
- Food and drink concessions*
- Kids Zone area with kid’s rides, carnival activities, face painting, clowns, balloon sculpting and caricature artists*
- Wine & Cigar Garden for adults, featuring a relaxing setting with cigar-rolling demonstrations and shoulder massages by Relāche Spa *
- Grand Finale Fireworks – a dazzling show with musical accompaniment over the Potomac River at 9:30 p.m.!
*Additional purchase required for some activities.
Admission/Tickets:
Just like last year, the 2010 event is expected to sell out in advance! There’s only one way to purchase advance tickets – by booking the Fireworks & Fun July 4th Celebration Package.
Fireworks & Fun July 4th Celebration Package
Availability: July 4, 2010
Package price: $199 for a family of four*
To Book: Call 877-432-8674 or visit www.gaylordnational.com/july4
Package includes:
- 1 night room accommodations at Gaylord National Resort
- Early guest room check-in at 1:00 p.m.
- Up to 4 admission tickets to the Fireworks & Fun July 4th Celebration on the Gaylord National Riverfront, including:
- Priority access (1-hour early event admission starting at 4 p.m.)
- Live musical entertainment
- Admission to the Kids Zone (carnival rides and activities require separate purchase)
- Admission to adults-only Wine & Cigar Garden (beverages require additional purchase)
- A dazzling Grand Finale Fireworks show with musical accompaniment over the Potomac River at 9:30 p.m.
- Summertime food and drink concessions also available for purchase
- Self-parking in the hotel garage
*Per room plus tax, resort fee and parking for 2 adults and 2 children (ages 4-12). Age 3 and under FREE. Based on availability. Not valid in conjunction with groups or other offers. Not retroactive. Food, drinks, games and activities require an additional purchase. Event will occur rain or shine. No pets, personal fireworks, outside food and beverage, or coolers permitted. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. Other restrictions may apply. Individual advance tickets are not available for purchase outside of the package.
Don't Miss SummerFest
SummerFest is all summer long at Gaylord National, and guests arriving July 2 or 3 can take advantage of the extra fun, including
- Sunset Celebrations and Dive-In Movies at the Pool
- George Washington & Abraham Lincoln wax figures by Madame Tussaud’s Washington D.C.
- Monumental Sand Sculptures displayed throughout the atrium
- Nightly live entertainment, including a new Fanfare at the Fountain show
- A Washington Brunch – featuring a chance to meet George or Martha Washington and live music by Stereo Strings
The spectacular Gaylord National Resort offers four casual and fine-dining restaurants; a 20,000-square-foot European-inspired spa; five unique retail shops; the ultimate in nighttime entertainment at Pose Ultra Lounge; and a constant schedule of indoor/outdoor onsite entertainment. The resort’s signature 20-story atrium, which is always kept at a comfortable 72 degrees, features a charming colonial village setting complete with lush gardens, a sparkling stream, and a “dancing” water fountain that leaps 60-feet high.
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About Gaylord National Resort
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center opened April 2008 along the banks of the Potomac River, eight miles south of the nation’s capital, in National Harbor, Md., a new 300-acre waterfront destination. The Gaylord National Resort is the largest-combined hotel and convention center on the Eastern Seaboard, offering 2,000 guest rooms, including 110 lavish suites; more than 470,000 square feet of convention, meeting, exhibit and pre-function space; acclaimed restaurants; Relāche™ Spa; Pose Ultra Lounge; and a soaring 18-story, glass-covered atrium. For more information, visit www.gaylordnational.com.
Guest Contact
Gaylord National Reservations: 877-432-8674
Media Contact
Amie Gorrell, Director of Public Relations, 301-965-2111, agorrell@gaylordhotels.com
