What to Know About Trump's Rally to 'Kick Off' 250th Anniversary Celebrations
Trump's rally to kick off the 250th anniversary celebrations marks the ceremonial launch of a summer-long series honoring America's founding. The event is scheduled for June 24, 2026, with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. and the main program starting at 7:00 p.m. on the Main Stage of The Great American State Fair, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. President Donald J. Trump is expected to headline and deliver remarks officially launching the fair and the nationwide tribute to American history, traditions, and heritage, according to Freedom 250, the nonprofit coordinating the efforts.
Performances will include the U.S. Army and Marine Corps Military Bands, plus tenor Christopher Macchio and country icon Lee Greenwood, who will perform God Bless the USA. Trump has called the celebration the greatest rally ever and disclosed plans for a July 4 rally in D.C. to cap the year-long tribute. The Great American State Fair runs from June 25 to July 10, and organizers have guarded the event schedule after several artists pulled out over political concerns, emphasizing a broad national celebration rather than partisan events.
