The Washington Monument will feature an 18-minute projection-mapping show highlighting people, places, and moments from American history, concluding with the monument illuminated as a giant birthday candle.
Freedom 250 Celebrations
The full storytelling presentation runs at the top of each hour from 9:00 p.m. to 12:20 a.m. ET, with ongoing illumination throughout the viewing window. The display runs nightly through July 5 on the National Mall, with best viewing along the open grounds.
The event returns by popular demand as part of Freedom 250’s programming for the nation’s semiquincentennial. Freedom 250, a public-private partnership supporting celebrations of the 250th anniversary of American Independence, organized the illumination.
Additional Events
The Great American State Fair, a 16-day exposition showcasing all 56 states and territories, continues on the National Mall through July 10. It features pavilions, exhibits, live music, a Ferris wheel, and daily themed programming. July 4 is designated as Independence Day Celebration within the fair.
On July 4, the Salute to America Celebration and Fireworks takes place on the Washington Monument grounds. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. The daytime program includes headline musical performances and military flyovers. An evening live broadcast with the Joint Armed Forces Orchestra and speakers begins at 7:00 p.m. The event culminates in a large fireworks display, with organizers planning approximately 850,000 shells launched from multiple sites around 10:30 p.m. ET.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
