Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins are set to headline America250’s “America’s Block Party Concert,” with Queen Latifah set to host. Rosie Rios, the chair of America250, joins CBS News 24/7 with more. Source link
Washington — The decision by many performers to back out of a concert series for the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding almost as soon as the lineup was announced last week revealed confusion surrounding plans for America’s big birthday bash in the nation’s capital. There are two different organizations planning various celebrations for … Read more
Celebrations are taking place across the country leading up to the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, including concerts, fairs and sporting events, with two main groups responsible for the largest festivities. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. One of them, America250, … Read more
Make America the Early ‘90s Again? Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The musical lineup for a “World Fair-style celebration” on the National Mall marking America’s 250th birthday will include hip-hop acts Vanilla Ice and Flo Rida, organizers announced Wednesday. The rappers will be joined by … Read more
Washington DC to host Great American State Fair for America250 Ambassador Monica Crowley discusses the Great American State Fair, set to transform the National Mall in Washington D.C. from June 25 to July 10. Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, the 16-day event will feature pavilions from all 50 states and six territories, a 110-foot Ferris wheel, … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A hefty backdrop sign toppled toward Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Benjamin Franklin reenactor and a woman portraying Betsy Ross on Thursday as the governor unveiled headliners for the “Commonwealth Concert Series” in anticipation of the nation’s semiquincentennial. Shapiro, Franklin and Ross announced five free, star-studded concerts … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Repairs have been completed following the historic Potomac River sewage spill in Washington, D.C., less than a month after President Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration that allowed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help. “Emergency repairs to the Potomac Interceptor are complete,” DC Water said … Read more