July 4th celebrations mark America's 250th birthday. Follow live updates.
Summary
Americans are celebrating the 250th anniversary of independence on July 4th with events across the country. In Washington, D.C., the parade was canceled due to extreme heat, but other activities like military flyovers, a speech by President Trump, and a large fireworks show are still planned.Key Facts
- July 4th marks 250 years since the United States declared independence.
- Washington, D.C.’s Independence Day parade was canceled because of extreme heat.
- The city will still have military flyovers, President Trump’s speech, and the largest fireworks display in history.
- New York City held eight ball drops in Times Square to celebrate the start of July 4th in each time zone.
- The celebration aims to unite the country and promote charitable giving through the "America250" organization.
- Security in Washington, D.C., is very tight, with the event declared a national special security event.
- Hundreds to thousands of law enforcement officers, including the National Guard and U.S. Marshals, are involved in security.
- Officials say there are no specific threats to the celebrations this weekend.
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