It’s going to be lit. The Washington Monument will double as a giant birthday candle on New Year’s Eve to kick off the yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Freedom 250, a nonprofit ...

The Washington Monument was lit for the 54th time Thursday in Mount Vernon. The Baltimore tradition included, music, food, and chilly weather. Twenty-eight strands of lights and 12,800 bulbs are used ...

If you’re looking for something different and free for New Year's Eve, how about fireworks at the Washington Monument? In addition to the fireworks, there will be a video displayed on all four sides ...