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Kennedy Center rolling out $25,000 VIP rooftop tickets for July 4th celebrations

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July 2, 2026

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Kennedy Center rolling out $25,000 VIP rooftop tickets for July 4th celebrations

The Kennedy Center is offering VIP tickets for a rooftop celebration on the Fourth of July, a move that comes after a federal judge sidelined the venue’s plans to start a two-year renovation on July 5. Up to 36 people can purchase the “Presidential” package for 25,000, with 18,912 of that cost being tax deductible,...

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Off The Press

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· Jul 4, 2026

Kennedy Center selling rooftop July 4 tickets for up to $25,000

The Kennedy Center sold out of tickets to watch the Fourth of July fireworks from its rooftop terrace, including a ticket package at 25,000. The event starts at 8 p.m. and ends after the fireworks display. The performing arts institution offered multiple ticket packages. The top tiers included “prominent on-site signage” and being listed as []...Click to read more

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 1, 2026

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks: Free tickets and best viewing spots

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks: Free tickets and best viewing spots

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· Jun 24, 2026

Popular Boise Rooftop To Host Ultimate 4th of July Celebration

Popular Boise Rooftop To Host Ultimate 4th of July Celebration

USA TODAY

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· Jul 4, 2026

DC flyover: Jets soar of empty seats in front of America 250 stage, Washington Monument for July 4th

A live stream captured a flyover soaring above empty seats set inn front of an America 250 stage and the Washington Monument for July 4th. The venue is set to host concerts and speeches celebrating the holiday and national milestone. Significant heat cancelled certain July 4th events, including the annual Independence Day Parade in the nation’s capital.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 1, 2026

Kennedy Center to offer $25,000 July 4 fireworks package with air-conditioned lounge

The Kennedy Center is rolling out 25,000 VIP rooftop tickets for its Independence Day fireworks celebration, a high-dollar event that comes as the venue faces financial blows over donations tied to President Donald Trump’s name being removed from the building. The performing arts center was scheduled to close starting July 4 for a two-year 250 []

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· Jun 27, 2026

Knicks dispatch ‘cease-and-desist’ order to Mamdani-picked candidate * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff

Source link President Donald J. Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, at Madison Square

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Related coverage for "Kennedy Center rolling out $25,000 VIP rooftop tickets for July 4th celebrations": Off The Press — Kennedy Center selling rooftop July 4 tickets for up to $25,000. ABC7 New York — Macy's 4th of July Fireworks: Free tickets and best viewing spots . KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls — Popular Boise Rooftop To Host Ultimate 4th of July Celebration. USA TODAY — DC flyover: Jets soar of empty seats in front of America 250 stage, Washington Monument for July 4th. Washington Examiner — Kennedy Center to offer $25,000 July 4 fireworks package with air-conditioned lounge. OpsLens — Knicks dispatch ‘cease-and-desist’ order to Mamdani-picked candidate * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff