By Tom Howell, Jr. (The Washington Times)
President Trump said Monday he will commemorate America’s 250th birthday by holding the “most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all” on the National Mall on July 4.
Mr. Trump, writing on social media, said the “Tribute to America” will begin at 7 p.m. near the Lincoln Memorial and the recently renovated reflecting pool.
It will feature patriotic selections from more than 300 members of military bands and orchestras before Mr. Trump delivers a speech.
“This ensemble will be the largest formation of Joint Military Music and Ceremonial performances in History,” Mr. Trump said. “There will be incredible Flyovers and Airshows featuring our Top Military Pilots and Equipment, and I will deliver keynote remarks that you will not want to miss.”
Mr. Trump said he would cap it off with the largest fireworks show in history.
“Do not miss it,” Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social. “See you on JULY 4th in Washington, D.C.”
Mr. Trump outlined plans for a big July 4 celebration after a series of artists dropped out of “Freedom 250” concerts that were supposed to be held in Washington in the days around Independence Day.
The program was expected to include artists such as Martina McBride, the Commodores and Milli Vanilli, among others.
However, many performers withdrew, saying the events seemed more closely aligned with the White House than expected, rather than being nonpartisan.
This article was made available to WMAL via The Washington Times.
