Washington Monument Lights Up for America's 250th Birthday Bash

The White House has revealed that the Washington Monument will be lit up to start the celebrations for America's 250th birthday. This event is set to happen on New Year's Eve. The monument will shine brightly for five nights. During this time, a special light show will tell the story of America's past, present, and future. This is just the beginning of a year full of events to celebrate the country's history. The light show will start at 7 p. m. ET each night. Performances will happen every hour until midnight on New Year's Day. From January 1st to 5th, the shows will run from 7 p. m. to 11:30 p. m. ET. Fireworks will light up the sky on New Year's Day at 12:01 a. m. and again on January 5th at 7:55 p. m.The White House and Freedom 250, the group organizing the celebrations, have shared photos of the monument lit up during test runs. One photo shows an image from the Apollo 11 mission. Another shows a quote from the Declaration of Independence. President Trump has promised big celebrations for America's birthday. He has said he wants to give the country "the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen. " Another part of the celebrations will be a triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. Construction on this arch is set to start in the next two months. This is a big deal for America. It's a chance to look back at the country's history and think about its future. The light show and other events are meant to bring people together and celebrate what makes America unique.