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Kennedy Center selling $25,000 ticket package for July 4th fireworks

Irish Star

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July 3, 2026

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Kennedy Center selling $25,000 ticket package for July 4th fireworks

The Kennedy Center is selling a 25,000 package for over three dozen people to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Washington D.C.

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The Hill

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· Jul 2, 2026

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,...

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

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 1, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding plans have N.Y.C. buzzing

Reports say food, decor being delivered to Madison Square Garden ahead of two-day event

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

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 []

RAPPLER

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· Jul 4, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York City 

Celebrity guests in tuxedos and gowns arrive at New York's Madison Square Garden for what was widely expected to be a glitzy wedding celebration for the couple that has enchanted fans around the world with a three-year love story

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Related coverage for "Kennedy Center selling $25,000 ticket package for July 4th fireworks": The Hill — Kennedy Center rolling out $25,000 VIP rooftop tickets for July 4th celebrations. ABC7 New York — Macy's 4th of July Fireworks: Free tickets and best viewing spots . Toronto Sun — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding plans have N.Y.C. buzzing. Off The Press — Kennedy Center selling rooftop July 4 tickets for up to $25,000. Washington Examiner — Kennedy Center to offer $25,000 July 4 fireworks package with air-conditioned lounge. RAPPLER — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York City