The event actually takes place just in front of the Air & Space Museum, bordering 4th St. and 7th St., NW, between Jefferson Dr. and Madison Dr. The day begins with a special Volunteer Prayer & Worship time at 12:00 noon and the outreach begins after that and continues all day long until 8:45 pm.

We hope you can be part of FreedomFest|DC 2009!

Here's a picture of the National Mall. We're right in the middle grass-panel area each year between 4th St. and 7th St., NW.

SOME KEY THINGS TO MAKE YOUR DAY GO A LITTLE EASIER

GETTING TO THE MALL ON JULY 4TH

~ Save yourself some hassle and take Metro.

~ The Smithsonian Metro stop on the Orange Line will be closed on July 4th.

~ The best Metro stop is either Federal Center SW on the Orange or Blue Line. Or, take the Yellow or Green Line to L'Enfant Plaza and walk just a couple of blocks to the Mall area.

OTHER KEY ITEMS FOR THE EVENT

~ SET UP HELP NEEDED: If you'd like to help with set up on July 3rd, please come down to our site at 3:00 pm. We need help setting up the stage area and other ministry areas. On July 4th, we're asking that all volunteers be there by 10:00 am to serve on one of the many teams.

~ LOOK FOR THE VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN SIGN AND TENT: If you're volunteering, please come to the Volunteer Check-In Tent first. We'll have everything you need there to get started for the day.

~ BAND SCHEDULE: We have a great line up of local bands and singers this year. We will post a final schedule for speakers and bands the week of June 29th. Click here for the schedule.

~ SECURITY CHECKPOINTS: There will be security checkpoints throughout key roadways and walkways that lead to the National Mall. The lines to get tino the Mall area are usually shorter on Independence Ave.

~ SPECIAL WORSHIP TIME: Please join us at 12:00 noon on July 4th at 12:00 noon for a special prayer and worship time before the event begins at 1:00 pm. Come to the main stage area and connect with other Christians from various DC area churches.

~ FIREWORKS: The fireworks begin at approximately 9:10 pm on the Washington Monument grounds. Get a front row seat on the main stage!