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More than 800,000 fireworks mark America 250 celebrations in DC
WLKY • • nation
Key Points:
- A thunderstorm disrupted America's 250th celebration in Washington, D.C., forcing evacuation of parts of the National Mall before attendees were allowed to return.
- The Secret Service urged the crowd to seek shelter, but many resisted evacuation orders, leading to confusion as nearby museums and government buildings quickly reached capacity.
- Attendees expressed frustration over the evacuation, with some traveling long distances and disappointed by the disruption of the fireworks show.
- Despite the weather, the Washington Monument was illuminated for 18 minutes following President Donald Trump's speech, and the night concluded with a major fireworks display over the National Mall.
