Hundreds of thousands flocked to Washington for America’s big July 4 birthday bash for a frenetic night of magic and chaos.

It’s an historic weekend in America, one that's been years in the planning, when the nation will mark the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence.

President Donald Trump is set to headline America’s 250th anniversary bash in nation’s capital over the weekend as the country celebrates its semiquincentennial on Fourth of July

WASHINGTON (AP) — Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride — and…

President Donald Trump’s celebration for America’s 250th anniversary will culminate Saturday with a record-breaking fireworks show on the National Mall amid scorching temperatures…

The United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence on Saturday amid a historic heat wave that has forced the suspension or rescheduling of events in several cities…

The president is slated to give a massive rally before a major July 4th fireworks display at the Nation's Capital

Washington's July 4 celebration attendees this year will have to contend with stepped-up security, possible thunderstorms and temperatures that could top 100F.

Americans marked the nation's 250th Independence Day on Saturday with fireworks, parades and celebrations across the country, but the milestone...

The President's festivities to celebrate America's 250th birthday have been marred by low attendance, high prices and extreme heat

The United States of America is marking its 250th anniversary with celebrations President Donald Trump has billed as “the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen”.…

The United States of America is marking the anniversary with celebrations that President Donald Trump has billed as “the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen”.…

The United States of America is marking its 250th anniversary with celebrations President Donald Trump has billed as “the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen”.…

New York ushered in the holiday with a midnight ball drop, mirroring the fanfare of New Year's Eve, and tall ships parade

The traditional fireworks display has been delayed for a speech from the President.

Extreme heatwave across US east coast already has already upended some of the weekend’s long-planned celebrations

Authorities had ordered a crowd to evacuate the area near the Washington Monument where Trump was due to speak.

Donald Trump has commemorated the 250th anniversary of America's independence after storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall.

By Belinda Robinson in Washington DC |

Celebrations for America’s 250th independence anniversary kicked into full gear, but storms threatened Donald Trump’s speech and forced an evacuation.

America's 250th birthday was marked by celebrations across the nation, though a severe heatwave and approaching thunderstorms disrupted events in Washington D.C. President Trump's…