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In Pictures: America Marks 250 Years

Deborah AkwabyDeborah Akwa
July 5, 2026
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at the Salute to America, an Independence Day event honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary, Saturday, July 4, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington. Credit: AP News.

President Donald Trump has commemorated the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, despite severe storms that forced a two-hour evacuation of the National Mall and disrupted celebrations across several East Coast cities.

People in cities, including Chicago and New York, celebrated with fireworks and music.

Here are the pictures below;

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Guests dressed in American flag-themed clothes attend Salute to America, an Independence Day event honouring the nation’s 250th anniversary, Saturday, July 4, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington. Credit: AP News.
Crowds enjoy a fireworks show from Brooklyn Bridge Park in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Saturday, July 4, 2026. Credit: AP News.
People listen as President Donald Trump speaks at Salute to America, an Independence Day event honouring the nation’s 250th anniversary, Saturday, July 4, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington. Credit: AP News.
People watch fireworks at Salute to America, an Independence Day event honouring the nation’s 250th anniversary, Sunday, July 5, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington. Credit: AP News.
The Salute to America stage is empty after the area was evacuated because of incoming storms at the Independence Day event honouring the nation’s 250th anniversary on the National Mall in Washington. Credit: AP News.

 

Tall ships parade under flyovers during the International Parade of Sail, part of Sail250, a gathering of tall ships and military ships in New York. Credit: AP News.

 

People look on during an Independence Day parade Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Coronado, Calif. Credit: AP News.

 

People raise their hats while dancing during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, July 4, 2026. Credit: AP News.

 

A New York Fire Department vessel sprays its water cannons in the New York harbor during ahead of Sail250, a gathering of tall ships and military ships honoring America’s 250th Anniversary. Credit: AP News.

 

Members of the Young Marines stand at attention before an Independence Day parade Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Coronado, Calif. Credit: AP News.

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  • Deborah Akwa

    Deborah Akwa is a content writer with over four years of experience creating brand stories, editorial content, and audience-focused articles on topics like health, lifestyle, and entertainment.

    When she isn't writing, she is behind the scenes managing editorial operations and helping the content team work better.

    She loves using words to connect brands with their audiences. Outside of work, she enjoys watching movies and engaging in thought-provoking conversations.
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