The Republican National Committee will offer major donors tickets to the VIP section to hear the president's address, the Huffington Post reported. White House officials deny that is the case - even though the Republican Party is handing out tickets to a special VIP section to hear the president's remarks. The costs of the president's 'Salute to America' to tax payers is unclear and critics charge him with throwing a campaign-style rally - aided by Trump's planned speech before the Lincoln Memorial - on America's birthday. His defense of upcoming showcase of American power comes amid reports the Pentagon was reluctant to display military vehicles and weapons in the nation's capital the way leaders of North Korea, Russia, and China put on such shows. The fireworks will be cancelled in case of heavy rain, thunderstorms or high winds. Independence Day culminates with a spectacular fireworks display launched from West Potomac Park and behind the Lincoln Memorial which will be visible from many locations throughout D.C. This all-star salute to America's 243rd birthday with performances by Grammy Award-winning music legend Carole King, multi-platinum recording artist Vanessa Williams, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat, the National Symphony Orchestra, and a special appearance by the Sesame Street Muppets!ĩ:07 p.m., National Mall & Neighboring Parks Army Band ('Pershing's Own'), the Armed Forces Chorus, the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Team, and many others. Participants include the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, the U.S. Trump honors America's armed forces with music, military demonstrations, flyovers and much more.
Marching bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams and more celebrate Independence Day in this patriotic, flag-waving, red, white and blue celebration of America's birthday! 2 p.m., Constitution Avenue NW from 7th Street NW to 17th Street NW The fireworks display will be twice as long as those in the past and include new elements - such as a massive American flag and the words 'U.S.A.' spelled out in the sky.īands will play and the president will give a speech before the Lincoln Memorial.ġ1:45 a.m. The launch area for the fireworks, which is usually near the Lincoln Memorial, had to be moved so Trump could give his speech in front of the monument.
In past years, operations weren't suspended because there weren't flyovers and the fireworks were in another location, CNN reported. It will also ground flights again from 9pm to 9.45pm when the fireworks kick off. The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Tuesday that flights would be grounded from National during the flypast featuring Air Force One, the Blue Angels - the US Navy's flight demonstration squadron - and other military planes from 6.15pm to 7.15pm. On Tuesday, it was announced Washington D.C.'s Reagan National Airport will be briefly shut down on Thursday in order to accommodate Trump's 'biggest fireworks ever', as he adds extra touches to this year's event. NBC will have on NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt and Extra during the time slot and CBS will run its nightly newscast and Inside Edition. ABC decided to carry on with its regular programming of World News Tonight with David Muir and Jeopardy! instead of airing the event live.
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