Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary on VCY.tv! Watch live on your Smart TV, Smart Phone or online at https://www.vcy.tv/freedom-250!
July 1 – Noon CT – Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Opening live from Medora, ND. The Historic Event Will Honor The Life, Legacy, And Enduring Contributions Of President Theodore Roosevelt.
July 3 – 5 PM CT, fireworks at 10:30 PM CT, Rushmore 250. From outside Rapid City, SD – set against the iconic granite faces of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt, the celebration will serve as a powerful tribute to the courage, sacrifice, leadership, and vision that built the United States. The event will culminate with keynote remarks by President Trump beneath one of the nation’s most recognizable symbols of freedom and self-government.
July 4 – 8 AM CT, International Naval Review & Sail 4th 250 From New York City, NY. Take in sweeping panoramic views of the harbor as the Parade of Sail unfolds, featuring a breathtaking procession of tall ships across the water.
July 4 – Noon CT – Salute to America Celebration From the national mall in Washington, DC. Daytime patriotic programming begins, featuring musical performances and military flyovers.
July 4 – 6 PM CT – Evening live national broadcast starts, headlined by keynote remarks from President Donald J. Trump.
July 4 – 6:15 PM CT – Live concert featuring the Joint Armed Forces Orchestra, Armed Forces choirs, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” Lee Greenwood, and Christopher Macchio
July 4 – 9:30 PM CT – Fireworks The largest pyrotechnics and fireworks display in world history kicks off (~40-minute show)
Every generation gets one moment that they remember for the rest of their lives. In 2026, generations of Americans will look up at the sky and remember the incredible sights of the 250th anniversary. From the first flyby of the Moon since 1972 to July 4, 2026, yet another moment will arrive. The capstone of America’s 250th anniversary brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Washington Monument grounds and surrounding areas for a full day of performances, flyovers, first time aerobatic demonstrations over DC, and a live broadcast evening program—culminating with the largest fireworks display in history.
