During the summer months, the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor has hosted a free fireworks display over the Potomac River. Unfortunately, no fireworks will be displayed in the summer of 2017 . However, visitors can enjoy a variety of offerings including free nightly laser light shows, specials at its world-class resort spa, refreshing culinary features, and more. The resort has partnered with Urban Pirates, a new pirate ship cruise in National Harbor to offer summer festivities, packages and other diversions during Labor Day weekend.
Summer entertainment at the Gaylord National Resort
The Gaylord is a world-class hotel and conference center with 2,000 rooms, flexible meeting and banquet facilities, six restaurants, a nightclub, shopping, a full-service spa and fitness center, indoor / outdoor pool, and outdoor event space. . The property hosts a wide range of entertainment including:
- Summer Soiree: A Night of Jazz – Old Hickory Steakhouse, Saturday, May 27 and September 2 at 7 p.m. Guests are invited to experience an evening of world-class cooking combined with the best live jazz music in the region of the capital. Diners will enjoy the rich melodies of bassist and songwriter Mike Pope, who has performed with such musicians as Michael Brecker, Blood Sweat and Tears, Chick Corea and Manhattan Transfer.
- Drinks and sounds: Belvedere Lobby Bar, Friday June 16, 23 and 30; Jul 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4 and 11. Visitors can relax with drinks, live music, and spectacular sunsets overlooking the Potomac River with musical performances ranging from jazz, adult contemporary, R&B, and more.
- Burgers, Beers, and Country Tunes: National Pastime Sports Bar & Grill, Saturdays, June 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. Diners can enjoy specialty burgers and more than 20 beers as top country artists solo from the region pay homage to the City of Music.
- Silent Disco Party – Rooftop Lounge Pose, Saturdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 8 pm Resort guests can experience the coolest new way to enjoy music at the resort’s 18 year old 1st floor lounge on the roof. Participants are given special headphones to wear and can select different mixes of music created by a DJ for dancing.
- Summer PJ Party – Atrium, Saturdays, August 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 8 pm Children are encouraged to don their pajamas and experience the latest dance rage, The Silent Disco, in the resort’s lower atrium. Participants are given special headphones to wear and can select different mixes of music for the children to dance to.
- Americana – Nightly Atrium Laser Light Show at 9 pm Guests are encouraged to gather in the resort’s Garden Atrium each evening to celebrate the music of America throughout the centuries. During the show, viewers will experience samples of some of America’s favorite tunes, choreographed with a laser light show and dancing water from the resort’s signature fountain.
National Harbor is a 300-acre coastal destination in Maryland with a prime location on the Potomac River, located near Washington DC. The mixed-use community includes hotels, restaurants, retail stores, condos, a full-service marina, a convention center, and commercial offices. For more information, see a National Harbor Visitors Guide.
