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culture1 hour ago•4 min saved

Artists bail on Trump-backed 250th birthday concert amid lineup criticism

Amid Trump-backed Freedom 250 celebrations for America’s 250th birthday, the Great American State Fair at the National Mall has drawn fire as a nostalgia-heavy lineup unravels with withdrawals by Morris Day and Young MC who say they were not told about any political involvement. The event, funded through public-private partnerships with Palantir, Oracle, Deloitte and Lockheed Martin, faces scrutiny over donor access promises and a UFC cage planned on the White House lawn, with the celebration running June 25–July 10 and critics calling the spectacle a parody rather than a unifying festivity.

via Euronews.com|

#artist-withdrawals #culture #freedom-250

music10 hours ago•18 min saved

Morris Day Refutes Rumors of Time Headlining DC’s Freedom 250 Festival

Morris Day has denied reports that he and The Time would headline the Freedom 250 festival on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., despite advertising materials listing them; Day posted that it’s “a No for Me,” and reps did not immediately respond to requests for comment as organizers face backlash over perceived ties to the Trump administration. Other acts were announced for the festival, fueling fan skepticism about the lineup, while Day remains slated for a separate June 5 event in Minneapolis.

via Variety|

#controversy #freedom-250 #morris-day

local14 hours ago•3 min saved

National Mall gets festival makeover with World Cup Fan Zone, state fair and giant Ferris wheel

The National Mall in Washington, D.C., will become a festival hub this summer with a FIFA World Cup Fan Zone (June 11–July 19) and the Great American State Fair (June 25–July 10) as part of Freedom 250’s celebrations, featuring a 110‑foot Ferris wheel, food, live music and state-themed activations, plus performances by Flo Rida and other acts, all amid coordinated city logistics for a busy tourism season.

via Axios|

#flo-rida #freedom-250 #great-american-state-fair

entertainment16 hours ago•3 min saved

DC's Great American State Fair kicks off with free 16-day lineup for America's 250th

Freedom 250 unveiled the initial lineup for the Great American State Fair, a free 16-day celebration of America’s 250th that runs June 25–July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The program features headlining concerts by Martina McBride, Flo Rida, Vanilla Ice, and other artists, plus extensive military demonstrations, a 110-foot Ferris wheel, and AI/innovation exhibits. Additional participants and pavilion details will be announced in the coming weeks; admission is free with advance registration encouraged.

via FOX 5 DC|

#250th-anniversary #entertainment #freedom-250

politics13 days ago•6 min saved

Trump-Linked Prayer Event Ignites Debate Over Christian Nationalism on America's 250th

President Trump and top administration officials back Rededicate 250, a National Mall prayer event organized by Freedom 250 to mark America’s 250th birthday with prominent Christian leaders. Supporters frame it as a faith-filled, unifying moment, while critics say it risks promoting Christian nationalism and blurring church-state lines, potentially undermining constitutional separation. Democrats question the group’s structure and finances, and the event underscores ongoing efforts to appeal to conservative Christian voters amid broader debates about religion in government.

via PBS|

#christian-nationalism #freedom-250 #politics

politics13 days ago•2 min saved

Trump-backed DC July 4 fireworks chase world-record spectacle

Trump allies are pushing to break the Guinness World Record for the largest fireworks display in Washington, D.C., planning more than 810,904 fireworks over about 30 minutes for a July 4 show tied to the Freedom 250 initiative. The White House-backed effort will be treated as a National Special Security Event, with the Secret Service coordinating heightened security and a public-private funding model; questions remain about costs and taxpayer involvement.

via Axios|

#dc #fireworks #freedom-250

politics14 days ago•10 min saved

Hegseth to headline DC faith rally amid Christian nationalist lineup

Pete Hegseth will headline Rededicate 250, a faith-focused event on the National Mall run by a private foundation tied to the White House’s semiquincentennial efforts and Freedom 250. The lineup includes speakers critics label as Christian nationalist or extremist and is noted for lacks representation from Muslims, Black churches, Indigenous leaders, or mainline Protestants. The event underscores ongoing ties between Trump-era religious liberty initiatives, Christian nationalist networks, and investigations into the Freedom 250 funding and access. notable names include Jentezen Franklin, Meir Soloveichik, and others with affiliations to Trump’s religious liberty commission.

via The Guardian|

#christian-nationalism #faith-rally #freedom-250

sports20 days ago•2 min saved

IndyCar pulls controversial 'One Nation, One Race' shirt amid backlash

IndyCar removed a $50 'One Nation, One Race' T-shirt from its online store after criticism that the design around the Freedom 250 race—depicting the Lincoln Memorial with a helmeted Abraham Lincoln and the slogan 'One Nation' / 'One Race'—was tone-deaf and potentially racist. The item was pulled within hours of its debut. The Freedom 250, a 1.7-mile race around the National Mall part of the U.S. 250th birthday celebrations, is slated for August 23 and was announced Jan. 30 following a presidential executive order.

via The New York Times|

#backlash #freedom-250 #indycar

culture1 month ago•1 min saved

National Mall Gets a 16-Day Great American State Fair

A 16-day Great American State Fair will transform the National Mall from the Capitol to the Washington Monument (June 25–July 10) with food, exhibits, and interactive displays, plus large-scale installations like a 110-foot Ferris wheel and a refurbished Smithsonian carousel. The event features rotating themes such as Military Appreciation Day and The Next 250 to honor the U.S.'s upcoming semiquincentennial; admission is free with advance registration encouraged, and hours run 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun–Wed, 10 a.m.–11 p.m. Thu–Sat, and until midnight on July 4.

via WTOP|

#culture #ferris-wheel #freedom-250

ufc-white-house-20262 months ago•24 min saved

Muhammad blasts UFC White House invite as Hunger Games sideshow

Belal Muhammad criticized the UFC White House invite-only event as a Hunger Games-style sideshow and said it isn’t open to real fans, as he nears a June 6 UFC Vegas 118 bout with Gabriel Bonfim, about a week before the Freedom 250 card in Washington, D.C. The piece notes several fighters were snubbed for the event and highlights Muhammad’s frustration with the invite process and the perceived prioritization of big names.

via MMA Mania|

#belal-muhammad #freedom-250 #hunger-games

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

IndyCar to Race on National Mall for Freedom 250 Grand Prix

IndyCar will stage a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street race on Washington, D.C.'s National Mall Aug. 22–23—the first auto race there—combining a fast Pennsylvania Avenue section with technical turns near 9th Street and offering views of monuments and museums; the event is free and open to the public, with a rolling preview IndyCar car touring the DMV, and is part of the Freedom 250 semiquincentennial celebration run by the federal government and Monumental Sports & Entertainment, with buildout starting this summer and roads kept largely open during construction.

via Axios|

#freedom-250 #indycar #national-mall

ufc-white-house-20262 months ago•24 min saved

Ronda Rousey blasts UFC White House card, bets Netflix double header steals the show

Ronda Rousey criticizes Dana White and the UFC's Freedom 250 White House card as lacking star power, praising the Netflix double header of Rousey vs Carano and Francis Ngannou vs Philipe Lins as superior and noting Carano was previously offered to White but negotiations failed due to pay-per-view points.

via MMA Mania|

#dana-white #freedom-250 #gina-carano-netflix

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Topuria vs Gaethje headlines UFC's White House card for Freedom 250

Ilia Topuria returns to headline the UFC's White House–themed Freedom 250 card against Justin Gaethje in a lightweight title unification bout, with Alex Pereira moving to heavyweight to face Ciryl Gane for an interim title, and a stacked lineup including Sean O’Malley vs Zahabi, Bo Nickal vs Daukaus, and Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia.

via MMA Fighting|

#alex-pereira #freedom-250 #ilia-topuria

politics3 months ago•8 min saved

Trump-Linked Freedom 250 Offers Elite Access to 250th Birthday Festivities

A Trump-aligned group, Freedom 250, is marketing six- and seven-figure donations to fund flashy semiquincentennial celebrations and promising donor perks, including private receptions and speaking roles; the effort uses the National Park Foundation as its vehicle, drawing scrutiny over access-for-dollars and competition with America250, plus questions about redirecting taxpayer funds to private initiatives.

via The New York Times|

#america250 #donor-access #freedom-250

world5 months ago•1 min saved

America250 Unveils Patriot Games and Celebratory Events for U.S. 250th Anniversary

America250 welcomes the launch of Freedom 250, which will help fund initiatives for America's 250th birthday, aiming to engage all Americans in nationwide celebrations and patriotic programming.

via America250|

#america250 #anniversary #celebration