Posted on 07/03/2019 6:22:48 AM PDT by yesthatjallen
As America gears up for its 243rd birthday, Washington, D.C., is expecting a larger Independence Day show than usual, this year featuring controversial tanks and a speech from President Trump.
Trump will address crowds at his “Salute to America” event, which also features a lengthy fireworks display and aircraft flyovers. He's been touting the event since February as "one of the biggest gatherings in the history of Washington, D.C."
Democrats have questioned the costs of Trump's event.
The president will also have some competition for attention throughout the day, including a counter-event featuring a Baby Trump blimp, a Trump Robot and Trump impersonator contest.
National Independence Day Parade:
Official events kick off at 11:45 a.m., with the parade marching down Constitution Avenue NW from 7th Street to 17th Street. The Department of Interior said the parade will feature marching bands, floats, giant balloons, drill teams and military units. It’s planned to run until 2 p.m.
"Trump is a Big Baby" Festival:
Anti-war advocacy group Code Pink is hosting a “Trump is a Big Baby” festival between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. by the Washington Monument. The event will include an appearance by the Baby Trump blimp, recently seen at protests during the president’s state visit to the U.K. The Baby Trump will be joined by a Trump Robot at the festival.
But Baby Trump won't greet Trump from the sky as it has in visits across the globe. Code Pink said the National Park Service denied a request to fly the balloon using helium two feet off the ground. Code Pink plans to protest the denial at a press conference noon Wednesday in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
In addition to the grounded blimp, Code Pink said their Fourth of July anti-Trump event will feature a Trump impersonator contest and an all-men’s swimsuit contest.
The group said the event will also include appearances by comedian Lee Camp, radio personality Kymone Freeman, the D.C. Labor Chorus and activist Luci Murphy.
USS John McCain shirts:
The veterans groups VoteVets and Rags of Honor plan to hand out t-shirts honoring Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who died in August and frequently sparred with Trump. The shirts will feature the USS John McCain, named for the late senator’s father, which reportedly was moved out of sight during Trump’s visit to Japan last month.
"A Capitol Fourth" Concert:
John Stamos will host a star-studded concert from 8 p.m to 9:30 p.m. featuring Carole King, Vanessa Williams, Colbie Caillat, the National Symphony Orchestra and the Sesame Street Muppets on the U.S. Capitol West Lawn.
King made it clear to her followers the concert she's participating in is not "T's political rally," sharing a cartoon announcing her appearance along with a distant Trump.
Trump’s "Salute to America":
Trump’s "Salute to America" event at the Lincoln Memorial starts at 6:30 p.m., and will feature military demonstrations, tanks and aircraft flyovers – and an address from Trump.
Tanks, which Trump said will be on display on the National Mall, were spotted arriving in D.C. Tuesday.
The Interior Department said the event will feature a flyover by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the celebration will also mark the first official use of the new Marine One helicopter, purchased by the Defense Department, McClatchy reported Tuesday. The helicopter has previously flown the D.C. skies in test flights. The flyovers will require the FAA to suspend flights in and out of Ronald Reagan National Airport for about an hour.
Trump's "Salute to America" will conclude with a 35-minute fireworks display, one of the longest fireworks shows D.C. has hosted. The fireworks planned for use in the extravagant display are valued at more than $1 million, radio station WTOP reports. Donations offset the costs, the Interior Department said.
Fireworks will be launched from West Potomac Park and behind the Lincoln Memorial, another change from tradition. The Interior Department said the show will be visible from throughout D.C. and Northern Virginia.
These idiots still cant figure out that we think Baby Trump is hilarious.
Where do we watch this on TV?
They’re protesting the protest...and how about them controversial tanks! LOL!!
McStain shirts?
“”” John Stamos will host a star-studded concert from 8 p.m to 9:30 p.m “””
Is he going to have the full house twins there?
Just looking at those two, you can tell hollywood literally wrecked them
The newsboy on CBS This morning lamented that the D.C. Fireworks display would be “Long and Extravagant”. They hate America.
The tanks flipped them over the edge - One commentator said Trump was going to change the Holiday to celebrate his birth, not the birth of the nation, they are totally having their heads explode, they hate America.
The fly overs should be incredible. DC air space is off limits so these types of events are really a treat. PDJT flys over my house regularly and even that gets the windows shaking.
“featuring controversial tanks”
Wonder what percent of the adult population think they’re controversial.
While the pathological left grinds its teeth Patriotic Americans celebrate the birth of our nation.
Carol King can S M A in Macys window
I, for one, am always thrilled to watch the young men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces perform their duties; whatever they’re called to do, and regardless of who calls on them to do it, they do it smartly and professionally. I have a 19 year old hero (grandson) proudly serving in the Air Force. I know quite a few other young heroes that he went to school with who are also proudly serving our nation. God bless them everyone!
When I retired from the Air Force, I wasn’t filled with warm and fuzzies about those coming up behind me, but as time goes by, I realize that I was working myself up unnecessarily. Today’s youngsters are no less patriotic than I was, and the fact they’re unselfishly wearing the uniform and doing our bidding around the world reassures me that we are in excellent hands.
On a side note, that is one of the primary reasons why I started following, and eventully became a NASCAR fan. Invocations, respect for the American Flag, flyovers, et al.
The Trump rally will be on Fox. The concert will be on PBS. CSPAN will have some coverage; I don't know if it'll be all day.
Oh, and the protests will be on MSNBC and CNN.
Yeah...It’s entertaining up to the point when you have to start gearing up to take them out!
Damn this is comes at a time of critical necessity. People’s minds are so contravened by political correctness and false guilt. This will either correct or polarize people. I think we’re through being polite.
I imagine they will make it appear that Protests were held and that at some point a presidential celebration of Independence Day broke out.
I believe I read that CNN is going to have a special
about the threat of “white nationalism” starting at 7pm.
JFK 1960 Inauguration Parade was managed and directed by the U.S Army to include military vehicles, weapons, soldiers, Seaman marching on parade.
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