how long was the fireworks show in dc

The DC fireworks show was about 40 minutes long. Sources describing the National Mall show call it a “40-minute pyrotechnic display,” and another report described it as “nearly 40 minutes.”

Quick Scoop

• The main fireworks display in Washington, D.C. ran for roughly 40 minutes.
• Coverage from NBC described it as “nearly 40 minutes,” which matches the other reports closely.
• The show was part of the broader July Fourth / America 250 celebration in the capital.

For the DC show, the simplest answer is: about 40 minutes.