Security at this year’s Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will look different from previous years to accommodate a speech from President Trump marking the 250th anniversary. The iconic annual fireworks show in the nation’s capital was designated as a “National Special Security Event” for the first time ever this…
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What to know about July 4th security on National Mall
The Hill
July 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Security at this year’s Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will look different from previous years to accommodate a speech from President Trump marking the 250th anniversary. The iconic annual fireworks show in the nation’s capital was designated as a “National Special Security Event” for the first time ever this…