NYT
America Marks Its 250th Birthday With Storms, Sweat and Fire
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Independence Day celebrations were canceled in multiple locations nationwide due to severe weather. The Brooklyn Bridge experienced a fire that was extinguished. Despite the cancellations and incident, Americans held celebrations in other venues and formats.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/us/america-250-celebrations.html