Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup

Please check the website for additional information.
https://www.nationalharbor.com/holidays-at-national-harbor/
The Fireworks start at 5:30 PM and happen every Saturday in November and December.

Tripods are allowed and necessary for long exposures.

Drive to: P4 Garage Entrance, MGM National Harbor
MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill, MD

I usually park on P4 and take the elevators up to the casino level. Go through the door opposite the casino that goes outside. Walk towards the Ferris Wheel to face the river on the other side of the fountain. The fireworks will shoot to the right of the Ferris Wheel.
Recently, the fireworks have only lasted like 5-6 minutes.

Traffic can be heavy on the beltway, so allow for plenty of time.

If you don’t want to cross the bridge or are looking for alternative perspectives, you can park at Jones Point Park, walk south under the Woodard Wilson Bridge, and there is a fishing pier to see the fireworks to the left of the ferris wheel. You do need a lens around 100mm (full frame equivalent). Belle Haven Park is another alternative.

We ate at Shake Shack at MGM Casino.

Bring Water, Tripod, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty cards

By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations (where applicable) of the event location. I also agree to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.

Please check the website for additional information.
https://visitalexandria.com/holidays/boat-parade/
Parade starts at 5:30 p.m.
Dockside festivities 2 to 8 p.m.
Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

At the same time, there will be fireworks at the MGM Hotel that you can see from the fishing pier at Jones Point that also starts at 5:30 PM
https://www.nationalharbor.com/events/annual-events/christmas-at-the-harbor/

From the website:
Old Town Alexandria’s historic waterfront will shine for the 24th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights sponsored by Amazon as dozens of brightly lit boats cruise along one mile of the Potomac River shoreline. Enjoy dockside festivities in Waterfront Park including a pop-up beer garden from Port City Brewing Company, food, activities and more.
The parade is produced by Visit Alexandria in collaboration with the City of Alexandria, City Cruises Anchored by Hornblower and the Old Dominion Boat Club. The North Waterfront event is presented by the Old Town North Alliance. Amazon is proud to sponsor the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights and partner on such a beloved community event.

Bring Water, Tripod, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty cards

By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations (where applicable) of the event location. I also agree to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.