On June 14, Trump's birthday, millions of people took to the streets for "No Kings" protests, targeting the president's military parade to mark the Army's 250th anniversary. Trump’s parade was planned long ago, but it happened to come at the end of an eventful week in which the president trampled norms and tested laws governing his control of the U.S. military. On July 4, 2020, President Donald J. Trump hosted the second Salute to America celebration in Washington, D.C. President Trump is set to kick off a one-year countdown to America's 250th birthday with a speech July 3 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. 'Free America' Event Locations on July Fourth Weekend Women's March, the organization behind "Free America Weekend," is calling on people to join or host events over the coming holiday weekend. America celebrates its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. When Trump took office, he signed an executive order to create a task force for America250, a year-long celebration of the country's birthday For the first time as president, Donald Trump doesn’t appear to have any public events on his calendar for 4th of July. The July Fourth Independence Day Celebration on the National Mall in Washington kicks off Friday morning with the annual parade along Constitution Avenue and ends later that night with fireworks over the mall's memorials, monuments and landmarks. Below is the full schedule, plus what to know about Thousands in US plan 'Free America' protests on Independence Day. Women's March leads rallies, vigils against Trump's policies. Events span all 50 states with marches and block parties. Protesters aim to protect civil liberties. Demonstrations follow earlier anti-Trump actions. Various cities host events with diverse formats. The goal is to celebrate true freedom and unity across the nation. Several groups plan protests across America during the Fourth of July weekend. Women's March and 50501 Movement are organizing these events. They aim to voice opposition to Donald Trump's policies. Protests will occur in all 50 states. A second day of protests, 'Good Trouble Lives On,' is scheduled for July 17. The President of the United States, unsurprisingly, loves the American holiday. President Trump, 79, announced on social media his special plans for the Fourth of July holiday. From marching bands and parade floats to military tanks and flyovers, Washington D.C. is host to Independence Day events, including a military-style display On June 14, as Trump held a national military parade in Washington, D.C.,–the largest the capital city has seen in decades—people across the U.S. gathered for counter-action, attending "No Photo: Alamy President Donald Trump will honor the pilots who led the recent bombing mission on Iranian nuclear facilities during the Fourth of July festivities at the White House, his press secretary confirmed Monday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the seven U.S. Air Force pilots involved in the operation, along with other personnel Zoom in: Local groups are organizing a Thursday protest outside of Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, featuring a "Trump baby" balloon, the Palm Beach Post reported. Flashback: Crowds of thousands to millions have protested the Trump administration during single-day protest events for months. As Americans gear up for Fourth of July 2025 festivities, some are already looking to 2026, the celebration of the country's 250th birthday. President Donald Trump has said Americans can expect Here's what we know about America250, the catchy name for next year's Independence Day milestone, and who's behind the planning for it. The 2019 Salute to America was an event arranged by the Trump administration held on Independence Day, July 4, 2019, in Washington, D.C. It took place at the National Mall and included presentations of U.S. military vehicles, an address by President Donald Trump from the Lincoln Memorial, flyovers by military aircraft, and a fireworks display. The event occurred alongside pre-existing annual President Trump is set to kick off a one-year countdown to America's 250th birthday with a speech July 3 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a patriotic speech in Iowa, kicking off America's year-long celebration of its 250th anniversary of independence in 2026.
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