WASHINGTON
Washington Examiner: Boom: Donations to Trump’s July Fourth ‘Salute’ to Double Fireworks Display, Longest Ever
“Washington’s July Fourth ‘Salute to America’ envisioned by President Trump will conclude with the capital’s longest ever fireworks display thanks to donations being made by two of America’s biggest pyrotechnics outfits.” (6/24/2019 )
WTOP: National Mall Fireworks Show Promises to Be Biggest Ever, Thanks to Donations
“President Donald Trump’s inaugural July 4 ‘Salute to America’ on the National Mall aimed to be big - but now it’s shooting to be the biggest fireworks display ever held in the D.C. region, thanks to donations from two of the U.S.’ biggest pyrotechnic companies… Phantom and Grucci’s pyrotechnic donations are valued at $750,000.” (6/26/2019 )
Schedule of Events
National Independence Day Parade – Constitution Avenue NW from 7th Street to 17th Street NW
11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Marching bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams and more celebrate Independence Day in this patriotic, flag-waving, red, white and blue celebration of America's birthday! Visit the National Independence Day Parade for more information.
Salute to America – Lincoln Memorial
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
President Donald J. Trump honors America’s armed forces with music, military demonstrations, flyovers and much more. Participants include the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, the U.S. Army Band (“Pershing’s Own”), the Armed Forces Chorus, the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Team, and many others. Gates open at 3 p.m.
A Capitol Fourth Concert – West Lawn the U.S. Capitol
8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the National Park Service and the National Symphony Orchestra, join host John Stamos for an all-star salute to America's 243rd birthday with performances by Grammy Award-winning music legend Carole King, multi-platinum recording artist Vanessa Williams, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat, the National Symphony Orchestra, a special appearance by the Sesame Street Muppets, and much more! Gates open at 3 p.m. Visit A Capitol Fourth for more information.
Fireworks Display
9:07 p.m. – 9:42 p.m.
Independence Day celebrations culminate with a spectacular fireworks display over the National Mall. The fireworks will be launched from West Potomac Park and behind the Lincoln Memorial. They will be visible from locations throughout D.C. and Northern Virginia.
For additional information about the day’s events, including security restrictions, public access points, road closures and prohibited items, please visit the National Park Service website. Complete information and updates on the Independence Day celebration can be found here.
Recent Tweets
* Secretary David Berhnardt - 28 June 2019
* National Mall NPS - 25 June 2019
* Secretary David Bernhardt - 21 June 2019
* National Park Service - 19 June 2019
* DOI Press Secreatary - 19 June 2019
Source: Department of Interior
