Military flyovers are set for the Fourth of July in D.C. as President Donald Trump invited Operation Midnight Hammer pilots to the White House. 4th of July Road Travel: Peak Congestion Hours Data from transportation analytics firm INRIX suggests that the worst traffic days will be Tuesday, July 2, and Sunday, July 6, particularly during afternoon and early evening hours. It is a Utah Independence Day tradition, the sight of F-35A Lightning II's through the skies over the Beehive State. The Colorado Air National Guard will fly military fighter jets over a large part of the state Friday on the Fourth of July. On Saturday, July 4, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will produce “United We Fly – Fourth of July,” a series of events and flyovers in multiple communities across the country. The CAF is a national flying museum with more than 175 aircraft based in approximately 60 local units around the world. The 419th Fighter Wing will fly over 17 Utah cities Thursday morning for its annual Fourth of July Flyover. (Scott G Winterton, Deseret News) Save Story TSA expects over 18.5 million passengers to travel by air for the Fourth of July holiday, with the peak travel day being Sunday, July 6. Several cities and counties across the Treasure Coast are Head down to the beach for Salute from the Shore this Independence Day! Vintage Military Aircraft and active aircraft will fly over area beaches in the Carolinas starting at 1 p.m. Beachgoers along the Grand Strand will have a perfect vantage point to see the show on the coast. Look to the skies this Independence Day, as the 419th Fighter Wing will continue its tradition of supporting the 4th of July flyovers over the communities across northern Utah. Utahns may catch a glimpse of four F-35A Lightning II jets as they make their way to events in Vernal and Park City. Empire State Building Fourth of July Celebration. Date: July 4, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Location: Empire State Building, 350 5th Ave, New York, NY 10118 Cost: $550 per person (plus $5 booking charge) Details: Experience the ultimate luxury July 4th celebration from the 86th floor of the world’s most famous building. This exclusive 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. A flyer for a proposed "No Kings 2.0" national protest on July 4 circulated on X, drew harsh criticism from those calling it "anti-American."The post has garnered 380,000 views. 'No Kings 2.0 July 4th continues with Firecracker Run at Mingus Park, family activities with Smokey the Bear, Boy Scout BBQ, free swimming, and evening fireworks from Coos Bay Boardwalk. Both displays launch over Coos Bay waters, visible for miles along the shoreline. Ashland 4th of July Celebration – “Celebrating the Magic of Community” Date: July 4, 2025 Tampa Bay is going all out for the Fourth of July with spectacular fireworks shows, patriotic boat parades, high-flying water ski performances, and plenty of family-friendly fun. From downtown Tampa to St. Pete and beyond, here’s where to catch the most dazzling fireworks displays and celebrations across the region on Friday, July 4. Where can I see the flyovers this Fourth of July in Utah? Between 8:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., pilots will fly across the state, starting at West Point. WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is staffed and ready to screen over 18.5 million travelers at the nation’s airport security checkpoints during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. This year’s projection includes Tuesday, July 1, through Monday, July 7, with the highest passenger volume – approximately 2.9 million – expected on Sunday, July 6. TSA Expert tips for navigating this week's 4th of July travel chaos, on the road and in the skies. the number of people planning to travel by plane over July 4 is poised to set a new record. AAA The pilots who flew B-2 bombers as part of President Trump's Iran strikes will visit the White House this week. The Fourth of July holiday is fast approaching -- and it's going to be a busy one. A record high of 72.2 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the July Fourth
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