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Washington Monument Projections Begin Tonight to Launch U.S. 250th Celebrations

The six-night illumination is billed as the kickoff to 2026’s semiquincentennial observances.

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Fireworks go off near the Washington Monument on the National Mall on July 4, 2020 in Washington, DC. President Trump hosted a "Salute to America" celebration that included flyovers by military aircraft and a large fireworks display. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
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American flags ring the Washington Monument in D.C. under a bright blue sky.

Overview

  • Freedom 250 will project images onto the Washington Monument for six nights from Dec. 31 through Jan. 5 on the National Mall.
  • Opening night runs from 7 p.m. to 12:06 a.m., with a midnight fireworks show; the event is free with no tickets required and a livestream available.
  • The visuals include a 250-foot birthday candle and a New Year’s countdown, along with narrative projections about America’s past and future.
  • Organizers describe the program as an effort to bring people together and reignite national pride.
  • WTOP reports that Freedom 250 was created by President Donald Trump, and CEO Keith Krach frames the illumination as the start of the nation’s 250th year.