Posted on 07/03/2019 6:36:59 PM PDT by mdittmar
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s “Salute to America” is making some radical changes to the Fourth of July festivities that Washingtonians — and tourists from all around the nation and the world — have come to expect.
HOW IS JULY FOURTH TYPICALLY CELEBRATED IN WASHINGTON?
Every year, marching bands, drill teams, military units, floats and giant balloons participate in a mile-long parade that stretches along Constitution Avenue. The event starts at 11:45 a.m. EDT and takes about two hours. Another tradition is the free concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol that begins at 8 p.m. Then there’s the fireworks display on the National Mall that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The fireworks begin at 9:07 p.m., weather permitting.
WHAT’S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR?
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"Some" what?
“Every year, marching bands, drill teams, military units, floats and giant balloons participate in a mile-long parade that stretches along Constitution Avenue.”
Yeah Whatever. Bring out the damn tanks so leftards will finally off themselves.
For as long as I can remember, Liberals, and the media (but I repeat myself), have cared less about what things “cost”. Now, all of the sudden, they have become skinflints. ABC radio couldn’t contain itself about how the Trump administration wouldn’t confirm how much this event ‘costs’. I say, the parade would be worth it at ten times the price. Cheaper than a cash drop on an Iranian tarmac, I’d wager....
Liberals hate Independence Day...It’s like throwing Holy Water on vampires...
Oh my gosh it sounds Patriotic the nerve of the President to be patriotic.
They don’t want Americans to be reminded that many on the left are anti-America in their sentiment and values. The Democrats have already crossed the line with their constant bashing of this country’s values and heritage, and I’m (hopefully) optimistic they’ll pay for it big time in a year and a half!
What the treasonous Democrats are worried about is that the people will celebrate their military men and women during our nation's birthday.
Will it be televised?
C-Span and Fox
Probably a good thing I’m not driving a tank that day
Expect liberals to line up in front of parked tanks doing their best effort at a Tiananmen Square guy selfie.
Those tanks oughta surround the Capitol and order the critters outta there. Then form a new Union without commies.
Watch:... President Trump’s “Salute to America” live tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. ET....'followed by' a celebration that will honor each of America’s five military branches with music, military demonstrations, and multiple flyovers.
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said. ....“We received an extraordinary donation for a phenomenal fireworks display!
The Department of Defense will be providing a one-of-a-kind music and air power experience including a flight demonstration from the Blue Angels.”
A 35-minute show will be the largest fireworks display ever in the Washington capital region.
‘...Liberals, and the media (but I repeat myself)...’
Perfect! Made me smile...
Ha, biggest fireworks event ever in DC... maybe Trump got his hands on Hillary’s cancelled election night fireworks.
I am planning on watching it sounds wonderful.
Thanks for info re time of President’s speech and military events.
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