Trump Unveiled Plans for ‘Freedom 250’ to Mark America’s 250th Birthday. President Donald Trump outlined a sweeping series of White House–backed events to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026. The festivities, branded “Freedom 250,” were announced on social media and were billed by Trump as the most spectacular national birthday celebration ever staged. According to the White House, events will be scheduled from June 25 to July 10 and included a “Spirit of America” parade honoring fallen soldiers. Plans also features a massive fireworks display on the National Mall, which Trump said would be the largest such celebration in the world. A “Great American State Fair,” showcasing pavilions from all 50 states, will be included in the program. Trump said he will lead a four-day “Patriot Games” athletic competition involving top high school athletes from every state and territory. He also continued to promote plans for a UFC fight on the White House South Lawn on Flag Day, an unprecedented event tied to his birthday. Alongside the celebrations, Trump highlighted upcoming construction projects in Washington, including a proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery.