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A 16-day World's Fair–scale national exposition stretching from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument. All 56 states and territories. Nightly concerts. A 110-foot Ferris wheel. State pavilions, military demos, innovation showcases, and the biggest July 4th fireworks show in Washington's history. Free and open to all.
The United States Navy will host an International Fleet Review in New York Harbor on July 4, 2026, incorporating OpSail 2026. Vessels from nations around the world are expected to participate in this landmark maritime gathering on America's 250th birthday.
See All EventsAfter a multi-year renovation, the Library of Congress — the world's largest library and a crown jewel of American democracy — reopens to the public in 2026, just in time for the nation's 250th anniversary. Its grand reading rooms, historic collections, and the original Gutenberg Bible will once again be open to all Americans.
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Two hundred and fifty years of history, resilience, and progress belong to every American. Explore the moments, movements, and people that shaped this nation.