Overview
- The six-night projection series begins Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. and runs nightly through Jan. 5 on the National Mall.
- Opening night features a New Year’s countdown capped by a large-scale fireworks display at midnight above the Mall.
- The projections present a narrated visual story of U.S. history, including imagery of Washington crossing the Delaware and Columbus’s voyage.
- The event is free with no tickets required, and organizers are offering an online viewing option.
- Freedom 250 describes itself as nonpartisan and working with federal partners, with 2026 plans that include a national prayer gathering, the Great American State Fair, the Patriot Games, and a major July 4 fireworks show.