04 Jul 2026, 08:20
Donald Trump plans to light up the National Mall with 250 years of fireworks
- Donald Trump plans to light up the National Mall in Washington with 250 years’ worth of fireworks, despite skepticism from the U.S. side.
- In Washington, skepticism about Independence Day was expressed through Great American State Fair fireworks, which is why it is unclear where the flames will be directed.
- BBC reports that the plan involves 850,000 fireworks on top of a 10-kilometer stretch of the Potomac River, and also that the fireworks will be launched from special positions, with smoke and sparks spreading.
Presiding over the U.S. Donald Trump event, he plans to light up the National Mall in Washington with 250 years’ worth of fireworks, which, according to the wording, will be significantly intensified by the strong security measures, says Associated Press and BBC.
According to AP, Trump’s fireworks will be launched from a large-scale fireworks display. Ranished at 19:00 local time, the new Air Force One will take off from Washington at 21:45.
BBC notes that the National Mall will host the Salute to America 250 Celebrations & Fireworks. Organizers say the fireworks show will be held over the Potomac River, with military aircraft flying over Washington. The show will begin at 13:15 (18:15 BST) and will end at 19:00, while Trump’s new Air Force One will depart from the form at 21:45.
According to BBC, organizers expect the largest fireworks display ever: 850,000 fireworks from 10 May in the cities, with the Potomac River. According to the organizers, the risk of smoke and sparks spreading is expected to be minimal.
AP reports that in some places the fireworks will be launched across the Potomac River. The Great American State Fair will be held in several cities, while Independence Day will be celebrated with a fireworks display. According to AP, on the Pacific Northwest coast, the fireworks will be launched from a distance of 60 kilometers, and also with a special safety system.
Middle of the AP’s fireworks plans will feature Navy Pier fireworks in Chicago and also a blast of fireworks over New York City’s skyline, with a big display. In Los Angeles, which will feature Queen Latifah, The Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton, as well as Chaka Khan as a special guest. In Bristol, the Independence Day celebrations will start in 1785.
BBC also reports that in Washington, the Times Square Ball will be lit in New York, which will be followed by fireworks at 21:25 local time. In Philadelphia, the Declaration of Independence will be held at Independence Hall 250 years, with the fireworks ending with Christina Aguilera and Meek Mill.
BBC also adds that organizers are planning a fireworks show with musical performances, which will be broadcast live, and that the fireworks show will include fireworks and also a number of musical performances. The materials say that the National Park Service, which includes the U.S., will limit access to the area, and that the fireworks may be delayed due to weather conditions in Washington.
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