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June 30, 2026
Trump's July 4 Rally to Feature Record Fireworks Show and Delayed Start
- The fireworks show will be the largest and longest in D.C. history, lasting about 40 minutes with over 850,000 pyrotechnic effects.
- The display is now expected to start around 11 p.m., nearly two hours later than usual, due to the rally.
- D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser anticipates many families will choose to watch the fireworks from home instead of attending.
3 Sources
- DC’s record-breaking fireworks delayed as Trump turns July 4 celebration into another MAGA rallyJun 30, 2026 at 12:25 AM · Independent
- DC’s record-breaking fireworks delayed as Trump turns July 4 celebration into another MAGA rallyJun 30, 2026 at 4:11 AM · Independent
- Scoop: Trump's late July 4 speech throws D.C. fireworks timing into fluxJun 30, 2026 at 5:57 PM · Axios