President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he will headline a July 4 event on the National Mall, at the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, as part of America's 250th anniversary. The program is said to include military bands, orchestras, ceremonial units, military flyovers and an airshow. Trump also promised what he described as the "LARGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN HISTORY" and will feature selections from his personal playlist. The announcement follows a prior plan to headline a June 24 rally ahead of the Great American State Fair.
Trump To Headline 'Most Spectacular' July 4 Rally On National Mall, Promises Massive Fireworks And Flyovers
President Trump said he would hold a ‘tribute to America’ rally on July 4 that will feature patriotic music and a massive fireworks show (AFP/Getty)
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he will headline what he called "the most spectacular Trump rally" on July 4 at the National Mall, centered between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. The event is being promoted as part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
Event Details
On Monday morning Mr. Trump said the Independence Day program will feature musical performances described as "Patriotic Melodies" and "American Classics," along with selections from his personal playlist — which he said will exclude "none of those people that put you to sleep and constantly complain." Organizers say music will be performed by military bands, orchestras and ceremonial units.
The president also pledged military flyovers and an airshow, and touted what he called the "LARGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN HISTORY."
Context
The July 4 announcement follows Mr. Trump's earlier statement that he would headline a rally on June 24, the day before the Great American State Fair. Organizers and officials have not yet released a full schedule, ticketing or security details for the National Mall event.
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