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Costs for the July Fourth celebration in Washington, DC, ballooned last year due to additional production, security and transportation of tanks to the National Mall as part of President Every Fourth of July, hundreds of thousands of people flock to the National Mall to watch Washington’s annual fireworks display. This year’s show is expected to be “one of the most Federal agencies and state and local jurisdictions combined spent millions of dollars for the estimated costs of 2020 Fourth of July events in Washington, D.C., and at Mount Rushmore. On the Fourth of July, President Obama reminded thousands of military families celebrating the holiday in his backyard that American freedom comes at a cost. Presidents have held Fourth of July celebrations at the White House for over 200 years. In honor of July 4th, 2015, the President and First Lady will commemorate the occasion with the company of military families, rejoicing in freedom and love for our country. Barack Obama: 2009-2016 Former President Barack Obama’s Independence Day celebrations were marked by star-studded concerts at the White House to honor military families and veterans. At some 940 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, Medicaid cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for ICE. President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July gala in the nation’s capital last year cost taxpayers more than $13 million, twice as much as previous celebrations, government watchdogs reported Key 4th of July Facts: $8.9 Billion: Amount Americans plan to spend on 4th of July food. 150 Million: Number of hot dogs eaten each 4th of July. $4+ Billion: Amount Americans plan to spend on 4th of July beer and wine. $2.8 Billion: Estimated amount spent on fireworks in 2024 (66% of fireworks injuries occur within a month of July 4). Americans spent $695 million on fireworks last year, and this year we're on track to spend even more. Here's a look at some of the most popular backyard fireworks effects and what they cost. In an effort to better understand the events and their costs, you asked us to review the impacts and estimated costs associated with the Fourth of July events on the National Mall, including whether federal expenditures for the events complied with appropriations law. FILE - U.S. President Joe Biden waves to a crowd after a fireworks show during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House in Washington, July 4, 2022. Biden will celebrate the country’s Estimated costs for these events from 2016-2018 ranged between $6-7 million annually, and in 2019, more than $13 million—paid for primarily with annual federal appropriations. Washington, D.C. isn't skimping on this year's annual fireworks extravaganza at the National Mall -- and we've learned America's dropping a HUGE chunk of change to make it happen! News Release Date: June 28, 2024 Contact: Mike Litterst (NPS), 202-306-4166 Contact: Sgt. Tom Twiname (USPP), 202-556-9181 Washington – The National Park Service will once again host the annual celebration of Independence Day on the National Mall, the nation’s most important civic space and home to more than a dozen memorials that commemorate great Americans and significant events in our The Capitol’s annual Fourth of July celebrations will see the 44th annual A Capitol Fourth concert, one of several planned events to commemorate the nation’s 248th birthday. The Cost Of the Fourth of July focuses on how President Biden’s failed policies have led to the increased costs of food and goods that Americans are purchasing to celebrate Independence Day. The Pentagon's comptroller said it cost an extra $1.2 million to put on its portion of President Trump's "Salute to America" program for an expanded Fourth of July celebration in Washington, Washington, DC, Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks As part of the birthday festivities, the National Park Service and partners host a spectacular Independence Day fireworks show in the heart of the nation's capital. On July 4, 2025, view a colorful 17 1/2-minute fireworks display with DC's iconic monuments and memorials as a stage. As crowds are expected to flood the National Mall for the Fourth of July, the National Park Service and U.S. Park Police said they’re focused on safety.
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