The Illumination of America: Washington Monument Lighting

Watch as Freedom 250 transforms the iconic Washington Monument into the world’s tallest birthday candle in honor of our Nation’s 250th birthday. From New Year’s Eve through January 5th, 2026, a six-night projection-mapping spectacle will illuminate the Monument, creating an immersive, luminous canvas that narrates our Nation’s discovery, expansion, independence, and vision for the future.This Washington Monument illumination is the opening signature moment of a year-long series of marquee national events celebrating the triumph of the American spirit. December 31, 2025: 7:00 PM - 12:30 AM Fireworks at 12:00 AM January 1, 2026: 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM January 2, 2026: 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM January 3, 2026: 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM January 4, 2026: 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM January 5, 2026: 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Fireworks at 7:55 PM Acts will play every hour on the hour.

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