America celebrates its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. In honor, President Donald Trump launched America250. Here's what we know. Map and List of Cities Hosting Anti-Trump Protests on Fourth of July Published Jul 01, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT By Khaleda Rahman Events have been scaled back or called off entirely out of an abundance of caution amid ramped up immigration enforcement operations. In an April 3 letter jointly sent by the NFA and National Pyrotechnics Association to Trump, they warned of "a narrow seasonal window" and how not only this year's Fourth of July festivities but This Fourth of July, millions of Americans will be hitting the road, feasting on barbecue fixings, while watching firework displays. Here’s how much it will cost. President Trump will honor the B-2 Spirit bomber pilots who executed the mission targeting Iran's nuclear facilities at a White House July 4th celebration. The event will feature a flyover by the stealth bombers involved in the strikes, alongside F-22 and F-35 jets. Concerns have been raised regarding the safety of publicly identifying the pilots involved in the operation. Local organizers plan a protest with Fourth of July fireworks as the backdrop near Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. The President of the United States, unsurprisingly, loves the American holiday. President Trump, 79, announced on social media his special plans for the Fourth of July holiday. This Fourth of July, millions of Americans will be hitting the road, feasting on barbecue fixings, while watching firework displays. Here’s how much it will cost. Growing concerns over immigration raids leads to some Fourth of July events canceled or postponed. Macy Jenkins reports for Today in LA on Sunday, June 29, 2025. As Americans prepare to light up the skies this Fourth of July, the fireworks industry is sounding the alarm on next year. At the 2020 Salute to America, President Trump delivered remarks from the South Lawn of the White House before Americans were treated to a spectacular fireworks display from the National Mall. Joining President Trump and the First Lady were members of our military, first responders, doctors, nurses, and other American heroes who fought the Coronavirus pandemic on the front lines. The For the first time as president, Donald Trump doesn’t appear to have any public events on his calendar for 4th of July. Fireworks are as American as apple pie. The colorful displays are synonymous with celebrating the country's independence. A central theme of Trump’s Fourth of July celebrations was always the respect and honor given to the military and first responders. The inclusion of all branches of the military in his 2019 speech — including Air Force fighter jets soaring above the National Mall — showcased his deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by those in uniform. President Trump is set to kick off a one-year countdown to America's 250th birthday with a speech July 3 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. As Americans gear up for Fourth of July 2025 festivities, some are already looking to 2026, the celebration of the country's 250th birthday. President Donald Trump has said Americans can expect The Largest Fireworks Display in American History To top off the celebrations, Trump has proposed a record-breaking fireworks display on July 4, 2026. Set to be held in Washington, D.C., the show would span multiple locations along the National Mall, synchronized with a patriotic musical score. From Edmond's LibertyFest to Norman's Fourth Fest, here's where central Oklahoma celebrants can have a blast for the Fourth of July.
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