2026 Patriot Games: Dates revealed, applications opened for national high school competition
The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.
The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.
Airbnb deploys anti-party technology ahead of July 4 weekend
Airbnb is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the July 4 weekend to address the risk of disruptive parties in communities around the country on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Airbnb is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the July 4 weekend to address the risk of disruptive parties in communities around the country on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
DC prepares for Fourth of July celebrations with fencing, safety measures and road closures
Washington, D.C. is just days away from Fourth of July festivities marking America’s 250th anniversary, and city leaders are finalizing preparations for the large‑scale events planned on the National Mall.
Washington, D.C. is just days away from Fourth of July festivities marking America’s 250th anniversary, and city leaders are finalizing preparations for the large‑scale events planned on the National Mall.
What time is Washington DC's America 250 firework show?
Washington, D.C. is days away from celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday with what officials say will be a record‑breaking fireworks show. Now, FOX 5 DC has learned the scheduled start time has changed.
Washington, D.C. is days away from celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday with what officials say will be a record‑breaking fireworks show. Now, FOX 5 DC has learned the scheduled start time has changed.
What President Trump's July 4th Will Look Like
NOTUS Senior Editor Dave Levinthal joins Fox 5 DC.
NOTUS Senior Editor Dave Levinthal joins Fox 5 DC.
Washington prepares for massive holiday events amid intense heat wave
With the Independence Day holiday less than a week away, Washington, D.C. officials are working urgently to prepare for an influx of major events, security changes and significant road closures. Amid intermittent rain shutdowns at the ongoing Great American State Fair on the National Mall, emergency management teams are heavily focusing on preparing the city for an upcoming extreme heat wave forecasted to bring dangerous, triple-digit temperatures.
With the Independence Day holiday less than a week away, Washington, D.C. officials are working urgently to prepare for an influx of major events, security changes and significant road closures. Amid intermittent rain shutdowns at the ongoing Great American State Fair on the National Mall, emergency management teams are heavily focusing on preparing the city for an upcoming extreme heat wave forecasted to bring dangerous, triple-digit temperatures.
Trump shares new image of America 250 passport featuring photo of himself
President Trump will be the first living president to be featured on the U.S. passport.
President Trump will be the first living president to be featured on the U.S. passport.
America 250 celebrations ramping up across the DMV
The massive July 4 celebration on the National Mall for America's 250th is just over a week away. Meanwhile, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he's planning to deliver a speech on Independence Day as a direct counter to President Donald Trump's.
The massive July 4 celebration on the National Mall for America's 250th is just over a week away. Meanwhile, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he's planning to deliver a speech on Independence Day as a direct counter to President Donald Trump's.
Great American State Fair kicks off on the National Mall
The Great American State Fair has officially kicked off on the National Mall, celebrating 250 years of America with exhibits from all 50 states and territories.
The Great American State Fair has officially kicked off on the National Mall, celebrating 250 years of America with exhibits from all 50 states and territories.
Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know
The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you need to know if you are attending.
The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you need to know if you are attending.
President Donald Trump speaks at the Great American State Fair
FOX 5 D.C.'s Regina Yurrita has the latest.
FOX 5 D.C.'s Regina Yurrita has the latest.
Trump set to kick off Great American State Fair with National Mall rally
President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.
President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.
Trump headlining Great American State Fair kickoff celebration on National Mall
President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.
President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.
National Mall offers visitors and residents new experiences during America 250 celebrations
As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, attention is turning to the National Mall, where major July 4th events will take place and new attractions are opening for visitors and residents.
As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, attention is turning to the National Mall, where major July 4th events will take place and new attractions are opening for visitors and residents.
America 250: Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Museum opens Thursday
The Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Museum, a new 15,000 square foot facility, opens Thursday, offering visitors a look at what to expect during the anniversary events and beyond.
The Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Museum, a new 15,000 square foot facility, opens Thursday, offering visitors a look at what to expect during the anniversary events and beyond.
National Mall To Transform For America 250
Axios Reporter Mimi Montgomery joins Fox 5 DC.
Axios Reporter Mimi Montgomery joins Fox 5 DC.
2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department
Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.
Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.
White House UFC Freedom 250 attack plot: Alleged ringleader was in US illegally, DHS says
Federal officials say Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, identified in court documents as the alleged ringleader of a plot to attack the White House UFC event this past weekend, was in the country illegally after overstaying a visa, according to information from Fox News Digital.
Federal officials say Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, identified in court documents as the alleged ringleader of a plot to attack the White House UFC event this past weekend, was in the country illegally after overstaying a visa, according to information from Fox News Digital.
Officials to close popular Potomac, Anacostia river stretches to boaters July 4
Popular stretches of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers will be closed to boaters on July 4.
Popular stretches of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers will be closed to boaters on July 4.
Officials to close popular Potomac, Anacostia river stretches to boaters July 4
U.S. Coast Guard advisory: The Potomac River (Key Bridge to 200 yards south of the 14th Street Bridge) will be closed to recreational boating and kayaking from the morning of July 2 to the morning of July 5. The Anacostia River (11th Street Bridge to 200 yards south of the Frederick Douglass Bridge) will be closed to all vessels from 6 p.m. to midnight on July 4.
U.S. Coast Guard advisory: The Potomac River (Key Bridge to 200 yards south of the 14th Street Bridge) will be closed to recreational boating and kayaking from the morning of July 2 to the morning of July 5. The Anacostia River (11th Street Bridge to 200 yards south of the Frederick Douglass Bridge) will be closed to all vessels from 6 p.m. to midnight on July 4.