As a military parade rolls through Washington, DC, on Saturday – President Donald Trump’s birthday – millions of Americans are expected to protest in what organizers predict will be the President Donald Trump will visit Des Moines on July 3 for an event to kick off what he's touted as a year of celebrations culminating in the United States's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. Events have been scaled back or called off entirely out of an abundance of caution amid ramped up immigration enforcement operations. The Fourth of July boycott takes aim at the Trump administration, urging Americans to stay silent on the patriotic holiday. Here's what to know. Trump’s military parade was feared to be the stuff of authoritarians. It was more small-town July 4 The Washington, D.C., parade featured families, picnics and bad weather, Richard Hall reports. The Women's March is organizing protests across the US on July 4th to 'Free America' from President Trump and his billionaire allies. America celebrates its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. In honor, President Donald Trump launched America250. Here's what we know. President Donald Trump will visit Des Moines on Thursday, July 3, for a speech at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Officials with America250, the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, say it's the Organizers behind the anti-Trump "No Kings" protests that reportedly drew millions to U.S. streets June 14 are planning another national day of action in the coming weeks. On July 4, local President Trump is celebrating the Fourth of July in Washington, DC, with flyovers, fireworks and a speech. Follow here for the latest. Former Secret Service agent discusses enhanced security protocols for Fourth of July celebrations across the country amid escalating tensions with Iran after US military strikes. Thousands in US plan 'Free America' protests on Independence Day. Women's March leads rallies, vigils against Trump's policies. Events span all 50 states with marches and block parties. Protesters aim to protect civil liberties. Demonstrations follow earlier anti-Trump actions. Various cities host events with diverse formats. The goal is to celebrate true freedom and unity across the nation. Zoom in: Local groups are organizing a Thursday protest outside of Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, featuring a "Trump baby" balloon, the Palm Beach Post reported. Flashback: Crowds of thousands to millions have protested the Trump administration during single-day protest events for months. For the first time as president, Donald Trump doesn’t appear to have any public events on his calendar for 4th of July. From 'Free America' protests to rallies against Trump's 'big, beautiful bill,' here's what protests are happening July 4th in New Jersey. On June 14, as Trump held a national military parade in Washington, D.C.,–the largest the capital city has seen in decades—people across the U.S. gathered for counter-action, attending "No This July 4, some Americans are planning to retire their Independence Day barbecues and instead head to the streets in protest against President Donald Trump and his Administration. The collective On June 14, Trump's birthday, millions of people took to the streets for "No Kings" protests, targeting the president's military parade to mark the Army's 250th anniversary. Politics Protests on July 4: What you need to know about the ‘Free America Weekend’ and ‘No Kings 2.0’ There are more protests scheduled on July 4. Here’s all the information. The Fourth of July boycott takes aim at the Trump administration, urging Americans to stay silent on the patriotic holiday. Here's what to know.
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