Democracy Dies in DarknessThe Trump-aligned Freedom 250 group is reportedly seeking to launch more than 809,000 shells, roman candles and rockets at the event.May 14, 2026 at 7:21 p.m. EDTToday at 7:21 p.m. EDTFireworks burst above the National Mall and, from left, the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol, during Independence Day celebrations in 2023. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)The bangs and booms will echo longer and louder into the night at Washington’s official Fourth of July celebration this year if event planners can achieve their goal of presenting the world’s largest ever fireworks display.