NYT
Now It’s Fireworks and a Fence Keeping Tourists From the Reflecting Pool
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Title: Fencing Installed Around Reflecting Pool for Fourth of July Event
Chain-link fencing has been placed around the Reflecting Pool ahead of a scheduled Fourth of July celebration. Despite the barrier, visitors continue to gather in the area. The fencing is intended to manage access during the event preparations.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/27/us/reflecting-pool-fence-july-4.html