Jul 5, 2026, 3:22 amJul 5, 2026, 4:32 am
The USA is celebrating its 250th anniversary. Parades and festivities were scheduled across the country.
This is how the big party went.
Brooklyn Bridge in New York catches fire
In New York, fires broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge after fireworks. Videos on social media show a cloud of smoke rising from the bridge while fireworks explode in the air all around it.
Video: watson/X/charlieykim
Like reporters of the “New York Post” Reportedly, the fires quickly went out. The extent of damage caused is still unclear.
Storms in Washington
In Washington, thousands of visitors had to leave the festival grounds in the capital because of a severe weather warning. The organizers called on guests to seek shelter in surrounding museums, ministries and other public buildings. Information about when and how things will continue will be communicated as quickly as possible.
Thousands of people then marched through the streets near the White House and the National Mall. The participants – many wearing the national colors red, blue and white – sat in crowded cafes or camped with their folding chairs directly on the sidewalk. After extreme heat with temperatures reaching 40 degrees, there was a storm warning for the evening.
The organizers called on guests to seek shelter in surrounding museums, ministries and other public buildings.Image: keystone
Trump wants to give his speech
In addition to concerts, the event on the National Mall was supposed to include a speech by US President Donald Trump. A large fireworks display was also expected.
Shortly after the evacuation call, Trump posted on Truth Social that he would give his speech no matter when. It is currently scheduled for 11 p.m. (5 a.m. Swiss time).
Image: Truth Social
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