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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
UFC fight on White House lawns: How Donald Trump wants to celebrate America's 250th Independence Day
President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that he is considering hosting a UFC match on the White House grounds as part of the celebrations for America's 250th anniversary. "Does anybody watch UFC? The great Dana White? We're going to have a UFC fight. We're going to have a UFC fight — think of this — on the grounds of the White House," Trump said during a speech at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. — nicksortor (@nicksortor) 'We have a lot of land there' "We have a lot of land there, we're going to build a little — we're not, Dana is going to do it. Dana is great, one of a kind — going to be UFC fight, championship fight, full fight, like 20,000 to 25,000 people, and we're going to do that as part of '250' also." Trump is a longtime friend of Dana White, the CEO of UFC. He recently attended a fight in Newark between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley. The announcement was made during the start of a series of events that will lead up to the country's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. Trump also mentioned plans for a final event on the National Mall in Washington, DC, and a sports competition featuring high school athletes from across the country. 'So every one of our national parks, battlefields and historic sites are going to have special events in honour of America 250. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Novos ar condicionados portáteis não precisam de instalação complicada Smartfinancetips Undo And I even think we're going to have a UFC fight," Trump said. America 250: Year-long celebrations planned Donald Trump said Americans should expect a year full of celebrations leading up to July 4, 2026, calling it an "extraordinary year ahead" filled with events, special offers, and nationwide activities. Trump said there would be major celebrations under the America250 campaign. As listed on the official America250 website, planned initiatives include: America Innovates – A mobile technology showcase highlighting US innovations. America Waves – Nationwide flag-waving events aimed at bringing communities together. Time Capsule – A project collecting artefacts from all 50 states to be buried in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026. July 4, 2026 Activations – A national celebration scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Parades, tech expos, and patriotic tributes: How does Trump plan to celebrate America's 250th Independence Day? What's all in list?
How does Trump plan to celebrate America's 250th Independence Day US President Donald Trump laid out an ambitious blueprint to mark America's 250th year of independence, saying the festivities would stretch from this Fourth of July through to 2026 and reach what he called 'extraordinary' levels. Posting on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump said he would begin the semiquincentennial build‑up by travelling to Iowa on Thursday, 3 July, for 'a very special event, honouring our Great Country.' He noted that Iowa had voted for him 'THREE TIMES' and promised a crowd‑pleasing evening devoted to farmers, small businesses and 'our Brave Heroes who fought to keep us FREE.' Trump added that he would highlight achievements on trade, 'especially as it relates to Farmers,' and urged supporters to RSVP for the Des Moines gathering, which he expected to draw a 'BIG Crowd.' Beyond the Iowa kickoff, Trump said Americans could expect extensive pomp and circumstance under the America250 banner. According to details already listed on the America250 website, the programme included: America Innovates – a travelling technology exposition showcasing US innovations. America Waves – nationwide flag‑waving events designed to bring communities together. Time Capsule – a 50‑state initiative to gather artefacts for burial in Philadelphia on 4 July 2026. America's Field Trip – a writing and art contest for students in grades 3‑12 on the theme 'What does America mean to you?', available in the 2025‑26 school year. Our American Story – an oral and visual history project collecting everyday narratives, funded by Walmart. July 4, 2026 Activations – a national celebration planned in Washington, DC Trump said the Fourth of July 2025 would serve as the ceremonial starting point for the two‑year celebration, with the individual initiatives unfolding across the country and culminating in the Washington events on 4 July 2026.
