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Capitol Lawn Gears Up as America's 250th Birthday Weekend Ignites
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Capitol Lawn Gears Up as America's 250th Birthday Weekend Ignites

Mike Johnson
Jun 29, 2026

A Capitol Fourth goes live this Friday from the West Lawn with Alfonso Ribeiro hosting, Trace Adkins debuting a new song and a Mount Vernon fireworks finale. The special kicks off the nation's 250th‑birthday weekend.

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