Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech as US celebrates 250th

BBC News Saturday 04 July 2026, 04:31 UTC 1 min read

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The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.

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