Fireworks, flyovers and a Trump speech as US celebrates 250th
Rising temperatures, potential storms, and airport-style security checkpoints could potentially negatively impact the event; administration officials are reportedly concerned about the size of the potential crowd.
The event has also sparked political controversy in recent weeks.
The White House group that organized it — Freedom250 — was accused by critics of replacing the separate, bipartisan America250 commission created by Congress a decade ago; some Democrats accused Trump of hijacking the event; The organizers deny this accusation.
“President Trump couldn’t resist trying to make America’s 250th birthday all his own,” California Democratic Senator Alex Padilla said at the June 24 hearing. he said.
Freedom250 brushed aside these accusations, describing them as “partisan slander” by politicians trying to score “political points” rather than celebrate the US milestone.
Elsewhere in the country, the Times Square Ball in New York will fall eight times to mark midnight in all US time zones. There will also be a fireworks show in the city at 21.25 local time.
In Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was signed at Independence Hall 250 years ago, a celebration concert will be held with stars including Christina Aguilera and Meek Mill. The city will also host the final World Cup match earlier in the day.
