Fireworks lit up the skies over Washington, D.C. on Saturday night, illuminating the National Mall.
The fireworks display came as part of the "Salute to America" for the 250th anniversary celebration featuring remarks from President Donald Trump.
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President Donald Trump is seen on the jombo screens as he walks on stage with U.S. First Lady Melania Trump during "Salute to America 250" Fourth of July celebrations on the National Mall on July 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. Americans are celebrating the nationâs 250th anniversary amidst an extreme heat wave bringing dangerous triple digit temperatures to much of the eastern United States. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hold hands as they attend a Fourth of July rally, marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2026. Evan Vucci/Reuters Retired US Army Colonel and Medal of Honor recipient Paris D. Davis (R) salutes Revolutionary-era "First American" flags displayed on stage as US President Donald Trump (off frame) speaks during the "Salute to America" Independence Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2026. The nation is marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images An incredible fireworks display lit up the New York City skyline on America’s 250th anniversary.
Macy's Fourth of July fireworks explode as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary on Independence Day in New York City, U.S., July 4, 2026. Carlos Barria/Reuters Macy's Fourth of July fireworks explode as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary on Independence Day in New York City, U.S., July 4, 2026. Carlos Barria/Reuters Macy's Fourth of July fireworks explode as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary on Independence Day in New York City, U.S., July 4, 2026. Carlos Barria/Reuters After the "Salute to America 250 Celebration & Fireworks" event in Washington, D.C., was delayed Saturday night amid thunderstorms, Freedom 250 officials announced that the National Mall will reopen at 9:45 p.m. “at President Donald J. Trump's direction.”
Trump will deliver remarks at 11 p.m., followed by fireworks, organizers said.
People wait outside the event perimeter after being evacuated due to thunderstorms in the area during the "Salute to America" Independence Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2026. The nation is marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. Matthew Hatcher/AFP via Getty Images U.S. National Guard troops move visitors out of the "Salute to America 250" Fourth of July celebrations after officials instructed everyone to evacuate the area due to severe weather on the National Mall on July 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. Americans are celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary amidst an extreme heat wave bringing dangerous triple digit temperatures to much of the eastern United States. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images People evacuate because of incoming storms that will delay the program at a Salute to America Independence Day event honoring the nation's 250th anniversary, Saturday, July 4, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP Photo -ABC News’ Beatrice Peterson