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US Celebrates 250th Independence Day with Historic Naval Parade and Brooklyn Bridge Fire
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago
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The US celebrated its 250th Independence Day with a historic naval parade in New York, a major flyover, and traditional contests, while severe weather disrupted events in Washington, D.C., and a fire briefly affected the Brooklyn Bridge during fireworks.
- 01The 250th Independence Day featured a massive naval parade with 30+ sailing ships and 40 military vessels in New York Harbor.
- 02Alon Ohale, former captive, performed aboard USS Nimitz with musician John Ondrasik supporting hostages.
- 03New York hosted one of the largest flyovers led by the US Navy Blue Angels.
- 04Washington, D.C. canceled its parade and flyover due to extreme heat and severe weather warnings.
- 05President Trump vowed to deliver his speech despite weather-related evacuations.
- 06A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during fireworks but was quickly controlled with no injuries.
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