From New York Post : The Washington Monument will double as a giant birthday candle on New Year’s Eve to kick off the yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Freedom 250, a nonprofit group launched by President Trump earlier this month to lead the semiquincentennial festivities, plans to illuminate the towering obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, DC, with patriotic projections telling the story of America starting on Wednesday.
Freedom 250 began testing the light show earlier this week. One projection displayed “250” and stars on the monument to the nation’s first president in red, white and blue.
Keith Krach, CEO of Freedom 250 said, “The illumination of the Washington Monument marks the beginning of a momentous year for our nation — 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.”
“We invite every American — and every friend of America — to join this historic celebration of the triumph of the American spirit.”
Images of the monument have been shared on social media, see below.
Beginning tonight through January 5, a narrative projection will illuminate the Washington Monument every hour on the hour from 7pm-11:30pm. It is the opening of a year-long series of events celebrating 250 years of American independence. Learn more at https://t.co/Ooj2t6PII3 pic.twitter.com/W82XHilzkC
— National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) December 31, 2025
Read more at New York Post
The Dennis Michael Lynch Podcast archive is available below, with the most recent on top. Never miss an episode. Subscribe to the show by downloading The DML News App or go to Apple Podcasts.
