Fourth of July fireworks display
Coverage of Fourth of July fireworks display in the Nexus archive.
- DC experiences ‘Code Red’ air quality after massive fireworks display
Washington, DC, experienced 'Code Red' air quality after a 40-minute Fourth of July fireworks display organized by Freedom 250, a Trump-backed nonprofit. City officials warned of health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups, as air quality briefly ranked among the worst globally. The event coincided with an extreme heat wave and thunderstorms, which officials hoped would help clear pollutants.
- Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during Fourth of July fireworks display
The Brooklyn Bridge partially caught fire during the July 4 fireworks display in New York City.
- Trump heads for Mount Rushmore to kick off US 250th anniversay
US President Donald Trump is expected to appear at Mount Rushmore National Memorial for a Fourth of July fireworks display as part of the US 250th anniversary celebrations. Crew members are finalizing preparations for the event in Keystone, South Dakota.