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Washington July 4 celebration evacuated after severe thunderstorm

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July 4, 2026

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RTÉ News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Main July Fourth event in Washington evacuated over storm

A massive July Fourth celebration on Washington's National Mall has been evacuated due to an approaching severe thunderstorm.

BNO News

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· Jul 4, 2026

National Mall visitors evacuated from July 4 events due to severe storms

Visitors are being evacuated from July 4 event grounds on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as severe storms move through the area, according to officials. The evacuation is taking place Saturday evening as Freedom 250, the National Park Service and other public safety agencies ask people at the event grounds, fireworks viewing areas and [] The post National Mall visitors evacuated from July 4 events due to severe storms appeared first on BNO News.

Washingtonian

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· Jun 26, 2026

Fourth of July Escapes: 6 Celebrations Away From DC Crowds

Hoping to get out of Washington for the Fourth of July? These charming towns and historical sites are hosting celebrations with parades, reenactments, and firework displays — plus none of the DC crowds and closures. Williamsburg Distance from DC: 151 miles The holiday happenings in Colonial Williamsburg are all about history. Programming includes military drills, [] The post Fourth of July Escapes: 6 Celebrations Away From DC Crowds first appeared on Washingtonian.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 4, 2026

Salute to America 250 guests told to seek shelter, then evacuate DC July 4th event amid storms

Severe thunderstorm warnings and poor weather have wreaked havoc on Fourth of July celebrations along the East Coast. They included: - Boston: Around 6:30 p.m. police asked those attending the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular to take shelter because of impending weather. - New York: A severe thunderstorm warning is effect for New York City but events have not yet been cancelled. - Washington, DC: Salute to America attendees on the National Mall were asked to evacuate at 7 p.m. due to approaching thunderstorms.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 4, 2026

Evacuation ordered as storms gather in Washington before Trump’s July 4 speech

An evacuation was ordered on Saturday evening at the National Mall as storms gathered around Washington just hours before US President Donald Trump was scheduled to deliver a speech commemorating America’s 250th anniversary of independence. Those on the Mall were encouraged to go to federal buildings nearby or Smithsonian museums. “Freedom 250 will share updates on programming and doors reopening,” Freedom 250 spokeswoman Danielle Alvarez said in a statement. Plans for fireworks were still...

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

National Mall evacuation update: Storm forces closure in Washington, DC; are July 4 fireworks still on?

Severe storms forced thousands to evacuate the National Mall during Freedom 250 and July 4th fireworks celebrations in Washington, DC.

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Related coverage for "Washington July 4 celebration evacuated after severe thunderstorm": RTÉ News — Main July Fourth event in Washington evacuated over storm. BNO News — National Mall visitors evacuated from July 4 events due to severe storms. Washingtonian — Fourth of July Escapes: 6 Celebrations Away From DC Crowds. USA TODAY — Salute to America 250 guests told to seek shelter, then evacuate DC July 4th event amid storms. South China Morning Post — Evacuation ordered as storms gather in Washington before Trump’s July 4 speech. Hindustan Times — National Mall evacuation update: Storm forces closure in Washington, DC; are July 4 fireworks still on?