National Mall reopens after crowds shelter amid severe weather in D.C.

National Mall reopens after crowds shelter amid severe weather in D.C. 01:43 UP NEXT Watch: Salute to America event evacuees sing National Anthem 00:53 Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show to start early due to weather 02:15 Massive celebrations for America’s 250th birthday 07:11 Inside D.C. evacuation areas as guests wait for updates on Salute to America event 01:08 Thousands evacuated from National Mall due to weather 02:10 Spectators arrive at the 'Salute to America 250' celebration in D.C. 00:21 Guests at Salute to America event in D.C. told to seek shelter in tents due to weather 00:56 Organizers make final preparations for July Fourth celebrations on National Mall 00:37 July Fourth events in D.C. monitoring dangerous heat and possible storms 01:31 'Cat in the Hat' participates in 250th celebrations to promote new Seuss book 01:54 Masked group of men seen marching and chanting outside D.C.’s Union Station 00:22 Sights and sounds from Sail4th 250 marking America's 250 01:34 Mamdani, Hochul and Sherrill mark America's 250 at Sail4th 250 03:08 What it feels like to be in New York Harbor during the Sail4th 250 01:58 Vance celebrates George Washington at Sail4th 250 in New York Harbor 02:03 Dutch Oosterschelde kicks off Sail4th 250 00:43 U.S. Air Force displays stealth bomber and other aircrafts in Sail4th 250 00:33 U.S. Coast Guard cutter Eagle lands in New York Harbor 02:13 Blue Angels fly over New York Harbor as part of Sail4th 250 00:54 National Mall reopens after crowds shelter amid severe weather in D.C. 01:43 Copied The National Mall has reopened after crowds sheltered due to severe weather in Washington, D.C. President Trump is expected to deliver his speech as planned. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports on what to expect from the Salute to America 250 celebration.July 5, 2026 [Image text:] SALUTE SAMERICA*