WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 22: Preparation work for the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair continues on the National Mall on June 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. The fair will fill the mall with 150 exhibits from all 56 states and territories from June 25
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation’s capital.
What we know:
The Great American State Fair will kick off with military flyovers, ceremonial presentations and musical performances during an opening ceremony at 7 p.m.
Trump will headline the event, which will also feature “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” Armed Forces choirs, Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio.
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The event is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10, spanning from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument.
The 16-day fair will feature a 110-foot Ferris wheel, newly refurbished Smithsonian National Carousel, hands-on activations, live music and experiences from each state and territory.
Admission is free, but event organizers say advance registration is encouraged.
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