The Illumination of America: Washington Monument Lighting and Freedom 250 Fireworks will take place on the National Mall.

WASHINGTON - Washington, D.C., is set to take center stage in 2026 as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday. It all kicks off this New Year’s Eve with a massive video show on the National Mall and ...

America’s 250th birthday kicks off on the National Mall with Freedom 250’s historic celebration, featuring a state fair, massive July 4 fireworks, and nationwide events.

As 2026 began, Washington, DC marked the start of America’s 250th anniversary with a large-scale projection show on the ...

A 3,000-pound ice sculpture of the word "democracy" was placed on the National Mall in Washington, DC in protest of Trump administration policies.