Washington, D.C., is gearing up for a landmark summer as officials line up a whirlwind of events to celebrate the U.S.’s 250th birthday.2026 is the country’s semiquincentennial, triggering a host of initiatives designed to mark the milestone, particularly in the capital city. Here’s everything you need to know about events in the District of Columbia.
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The UFC fight
The UFC fight will take place on Sunday, June 14, at 8 p.m. The historic occasion will mark the first-ever cage match on the White House’s South Lawn, with President Donald Trump promising to be in attendance at the seven-fight lineup.
Sunday night’s lightweight championship bout featuring Justin Gaethje versus Ilia Topuria will be the main event, but prefight festivities will take place all weekend, including a Saturday night performance from the Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band.
