July 4th Fireworks Moved to Midnight as Weather Clears National Mall

A summer thunderstorm forced officials to clear the Washington Monument area and delay the nation's largest Fourth of July fireworks show by hours. "Salute to America 250" was pushed from 10:30 PM to nearly midnight on July 4, 2026. The program featured a military flyover, concert, and presidential speech, culminating in what organizers called America's biggest fireworks display ever.