WASHINGTON – The Fourth of July isn't until Friday, but for President Donald Trump, the party begins one day earlier on July 3. And then the celebration will continue for the next 365 days. To President Donald Trump will visit Des Moines on July 3 for an event to kick off what he’s touted as a year of celebrations culminating in the United States’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. The U.S. Army will celebrate its 250th anniversary on June 14, President Trump's birthday, with a day of festivities in Washington, D.C. Here's what to know. Americans celebrate the Army's 250th birthday Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson has the latest on President Donald Trump's celebration of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C. -- National Independence Day Parade - Constitution Avenue NW from 7th Street to 17th Street NW - 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Marching bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military units, giant For the first time as president, Donald Trump doesn’t appear to have any public events on his calendar for 4th of July. 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. A banner showing a picture of President Donald Trump is displayed outside of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) building on June 3, 2025, in Washington, D.C. While celebrations kicked off at 11:45 a.m. local time in Washington with a parade, the actual event, will start at 6:30 p.m. ET on all major U.S. news networks, CNN, Fox News and CNBC, showing highlights from his speech. PBS and C-SPAN will also be providing live coverage of the entire event. "Free America" events protesting President Donald Trump 's administration are set to be held across the country throughout the July Fourth weekend. Why It Matters The events follow other The military parade is slated to start at 6:30 p.m. ET tonight and run until about 7:45 or 8 p.m., according to schedules posted by the Army and the city of Washington. What is the purpose of Trump’s July 4th military parade? Will there be tanks in the parade? Where can I watch the parade? Will Trump give a speech during the parade? Is the parade free to attend? Are there any road closures for the parade? What other events will be part of the July 4th celebration? President Donald Trump will visit Des Moines on July 3 for an event to kick off what he’s touted as a year of celebrations culminating in the United States’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will sign the One Big, Beautiful Bill on the Fourth of July, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared on a call with reporters Thursday.Leavitt spoke within minutes of the bill’s Thursday passage through the House of Representatives, prompting celebrations from White House officials, who hailed the news as a massive victory.“Today is Trump’s plan is to host a year-long series of events, starting on July 4, 2025, leading up to the grand finale on July 4, 2026. This extended celebration would give people across the nation multiple opportunities to take part in commemorative events, each showcasing different aspects of America’s history and culture. DES MOINES, Iowa — President Donald Trump will visit Des Moines on Thursday, July 3, for a speech at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Officials with America250, the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Programming is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m., and Trump is scheduled to begin speaking at 7:30 p.m. July 3. 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 Military flyovers are set for the Fourth of July in D.C. as President Donald Trump invited Operation Midnight Hammer pilots to the White House. 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.
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