Live updates on NYC's America 250 celebrations
Last updated: Sunday, July 5, 2026 4:14AM GMT
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The Fourth of July marks a major milestone for America as we mark 250 years.
From spectacular fireworks to special exhibits and patriotic parades, we have everything you need to know to mark the momentous occasion.
ABC is marking America's 250th anniversary with 24 hours of unparalleled programming called "Disney Celebrates America."
The multi-platform broadcast, led by ABC News "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, features coverage across all 50 states, continues all day on the Fourth of July.
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Here's how the news is developing.
ByByIvan Pereira, Nicholas Kerr and Lauren Minore 
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Trump makes speech hours after storms delay July Fourth show
President Donald Trump is speaking at the July Fourth celebrations in Washington, D.C., marking America's 250th birthday -- hours after the event was evacuated because of weather conditions Saturday evening.
The president took stage shortly after 11:15 p.m. ET, after the "Salute to America 250 Celebration & Fireworks" celebration was delayed by several hours.
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National Mall reopening at 9:45 p.m. ET, Trump to speak at 11 p.m.
After the "Salute to America 250 Celebration & Fireworks" event in Washington, D.C., was delayed Saturday night amid thunderstorms, Freedom 250 officials announced that the National Mall will reopen at 9:45 p.m. ET "at President Donald J. Trump's direction."
Trump will deliver remarks at 11 p.m. ET, followed by fireworks, organizers said.
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show kicks off early due to storms
With severe thunderstorms in the forecast, the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks spectacular started a little earlier on Saturday night.
The spectacular fireworks show was originally scheduled for 9:25 p.m. on Saturday, but was moved up to 9:02 p.m.
The new start time was expected to give the celebration a narrow window to beat out the incoming storms.
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks to start earlier due to incoming severe storms
Due to severe storms, the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks will start earlier at 9:02 p.m.
Fireworks were originally scheduled to start at 9:25 p.m.
