Salute to America 250 — Independence Day Fireworks (Semiquincentennial)

About

For the 250th anniversary of US independence, DC's Fourth of July expands into 'Salute to America 250', a nationally broadcast evening on the National Mall with headline concerts, military flyovers and a supersized fireworks finale over the monuments.

Highlights

• Marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
• Headline concerts, military flyovers and major speeches on the Mall
• Supersized fireworks finale over the Washington Monument

Practical tips

• Expect huge crowds and heavy security — arrive hours early
• Many roads and bridges close; use Metro and check the holiday schedule
• Pair with the Great American State Fair on the Mall (late June–July 10)

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