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July 2, 2026 / 3:33 PM EDT
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The Kennedy Center is selling ticket packages for as high as $25,000 for up to three dozen guests to watch the Washington, D.C., national fireworks show on July 4th, according to its website. The highest-cost ticket package, listed as the "presidential" package, costs $25,000 for up to 36 guests, which includes three reserved tables on the roof terrace, free parking and "climate-controlled indoor lounge access throughout the evening," according to the Kennedy Center website."Join us for Fireworks on the Fourth as we celebrate our nation's birthday in spectacular fashion, surrounded by family, friends, and the most iconic views in Washington D.C.," the Kennedy Center website says.According to the Kennedy Center, nearly $19,000 of the $25,000 package is tax deductible.The D.C. fireworks show, which is sponsored by the Trump-backed organization Freedom 250, is not slated to begin until at least 10:30 p.m., and Mayor Muriel Bowser said last week it would begin at 11 p.m. Mr. Trump is scheduled to speak before the fireworks. The Kennedy Center is also offering a vice-presidential package with tickets costing up to $15,000 for up to 24 guests, which includes up to two tables and access to the air-conditioned lounge. Nearly $11,000 of the ticket cost will be tax deductible, the center said. The statesman package costs $7,500 for one table and nearly $5,500 will be tax deductible. Free parking is also included in those two tiers.All three ticket package tiers include "prominent on-site signage recognition" and a listing as a sponsor on the commemorative Fireworks on the Fourth event map.
