Trump Will Host July 4th Gala at Lincoln Memorial

Fireworks explode over Lincoln Memorial at the National Mall in Washington, during the Fourth of July celebration on Jul. 4, 2017. Jose Luis Magana/AP

President Donald Trump says he’ll host a July Fourth celebration at the Lincoln Memorial. And though the event he’s calling “A Salute to America” is months away, he’s said it’ll be one of the city’s biggest Independence Day gatherings—ever.

Trump tweeted on Feb. 24: “HOLD THE DATE! We will be having one of the biggest gatherings in the history of Washington, D.C., on July 4th. It will be called “A Salute To America” and will be held at the Lincoln Memorial. Major fireworks display, entertainment and an address by your favorite President, me!”