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Trump Announces 40-Minute, 860K-Explosive Independence Day Show

6/30/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 40-minute Independence Day fireworks display on July 4 2026 that will use more than 860,000 explosives.
The launch site for the display will be the Reflecting Pool, a traditional venue for federal fireworks.
The program also includes fireworks over West Potomac Park and on eight barges on the Potomac River, beginning at 10:30 p.m.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 40-minute Independence Day fireworks display on July 4 2026 that will use more than 860,000 explosives.
The launch site for the display will be the Reflecting Pool, a traditional venue for federal fireworks.
The program also includes fireworks over West Potomac Park and on eight barges on the Potomac River, beginning at 10:30 p.m.