We enter the Grand Hallway of the Kennedy Center
to spend the evening with friends to enjoy the Culinary Arts of D. C. before the National Fireworks.
We are greeted by the bronze bust of President Kennedy which is at the entrance of the Grand Opera House within the Center
What's playing at the Opera House right now?
~The gift shop is filled with marvelous books and great gift ideas~
We go to the top level about 7 PM for dinner before the fireworks.
The event is for Members of the Kennedy Center and their guests.
We overlook the beautiful Lincoln Memorial
The sun is escaping to the west...and notice
Boaters gathering on the Potomac River
We look back to see the famous Watergate Hotel with the circular balcony's.
Statue of Liberty gives up her torch
Lady, can you spear a dime?Night falls over the crowd...people move to the ledge for front row viewing.
The flag waving crowd is awed by Big Name and Electrifying Entertainment 
Aretha Franklin takes the Grand Stage ~ her FANTASTIC voice is heard throughout the City carried by big screens with wonderful speakers singing to flag waving and screaming, standing room only crowds.
She is one of my favorites!
Is there any ice cream left?
Can you reach it?
OH! We enjoyed Dungeness Crab for dinner.
They are the BIG ones that are available on the Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco ~ they come from Alaska and Washington State ~Northern Pacific waters.
Dessert~ watermelon, strawberry short cake with lots and lots of strawberries topped with whipped cream.,
and KEY LIME PIE. FABULOUS 4TH!
2 comments:
A fabulous fourth as can only be seen in Washington D.C.! The mother of all events captured best by you!
I just caught up with your blog. It is so fascinating!! I loved reading about your Aunt Dot and your memories of her as a beautiful young woman. And the photos of your Nursing School reunion and photos of your Texas trip. Your write so well, that I'm eager for the next installment!
You did have an exciting 4th! Lots of parties and good times.
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