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Brussels marks 250th anniversary of US independence with concerts, fireworks and drone show

Euronews Monday 29 June 2026, 05:51 UTC 1 min read
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Thousands of people gathered at Brussels' Cinquantenaire Park as the US Embassy in Belgium celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence with its "Freedom 250" event. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and several US ambassadors joined the festivities, which featured military ceremonies, a commemorative cake, live music, a drone show and fireworks. While officials highlighted the longstanding ties...

Thousands of people gathered at Brussels' Cinquantenaire Park as the US Embassy in Belgium celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence with its "Freedom 250" event. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and several US ambassadors joined the festivities, which featured military ceremonies, a commemorative cake, live music, a drone show and fireworks. While officials highlighted the longstanding ties between Belgium and the United States, some attendees voiced concerns about the current US administration, citing disagreements over foreign policy and domestic issues despite celebrating the historic milestone.
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