Relay for America ran the American flag from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., this week to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. They did it nonstop for 20 days and nights for more than 3,000 miles on a mission of unity heading to the Fourth of July. Tony Dokoupil has the story. Source link
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show to start early due to weather 02:15 Massive celebrations for America’s 250th birthday 07:11 Now Playing Inside D.C. evacuation areas as guests wait for updates on Salute to America event 01:08 UP NEXT Thousands … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Spectators arrive at the ‘Salute to America 250’ celebration in D.C. 00:21 Now Playing Guests at Salute to America event in D.C. told to seek shelter in tents due to weather 00:56 UP NEXT Organizers make final preparations for July … Read more
Thousands of people were at the National Mall on Saturday in the extreme heat, many waiting in lines for the Great American State Fair and the evening Salute to America. Source link
Security measures in Washington, D.C., are heightened as thousands are expected for Fourth of July celebrations. CBS News’ Nicole Sganga reports. Source link
There’s heightened security around festivities in Washington, D.C., for , which includes a fireworks display that is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people. The main events on the Fourth of July are deemed a “national special security event,” which is the highest possible designation. It’s a rare status that is usually reserved for … Read more
Security is heightened around Washington, D.C., as crowds are set to gather to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. Nicole Sganga reports. Source link
Washington, D.C., is bracing for the heat and ramping up security in advance of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration on the National Mall. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports on the security efforts. Then, Amb. Monica Crowley, U.S. chief of protocol and administration representative to Freedom 250, joins to discuss the festivities. Source … Read more
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Thursday announced an indictment against Olympian David Hearn on a destruction of property charge related to the D.C. Reflecting Pool. Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, Pirro said. Source link
The Kennedy Center is selling ticket packages for as high as $25,000 for up to three dozen guests to watch the Washington, D.C., national fireworks show on July 4th, according to its website. The highest-cost ticket package, listed as the “presidential” package, costs $25,000 for up to 36 guests, which includes three reserved tables on … Read more