Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump is kicking off The Great American Fair on Wednesday night with a huge rally, as part of the celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary.The Great American State Fair will take place daily from June 25–July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, DC, between 14th Street and 4th Street. It is free and open to the public, though advance guest pre-registration is encouraged.Hailed by organizers as a world-class exposition and modern-day World’s Fair, it aims to celebrate the people, traditions, innovations and spirit that make up America. It will feature more than 150 exhibits from all 56 states and territories, businesses, innovators and civic organizations.“The Great American State Fair will showcase the very best of America through state pavilions, industry displays, family-friendly attractions, movie screenings, musical performances, military ensembles, spectacular flyovers, daily cultural programming and an iconic Ferris wheel on the National Mall,” the website states.Visitors should note that a variety of food, beverages and alcohol will be available for purchase throughout the fairgrounds, and a bag policy is in place.In fullTrump kicks off America 250 with a campaign-style rally on the National MallThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

At least seven states will not send representatives to the event, which is put together by Freedom 250, a Trump-backed organizer.

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The 16-day Great American State Fair kicks off in Washington, D.C., a city where the president is making some renovations.

The campaign-style rally will feature a flyover by stealth bombers, as well as performances by military bands, among other acts.

What was originally billed as the start of the ‘Great American State Fair’ instead became just another rally for the coup-attempting, convicted felon president.

Trump used the speech to praise the country's founding ideals, highlight his administration's achievements, and preview America 250 events.

A number of musical acts backed out of the event on the National Mall last month, concerned about being part of something that appeared political.

US President Donald Trump kicked off celebrations for the 250th anniversary of American independence on Wednesday (June 24), headlining the opening of the “Great American State…

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) launched a 16-day celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, kicking off festivities with a rally on the…

“This is America come to life in the very heart of our capital,” Freedom 250's CEO said of the fair in comments to the Washington Examiner.