White House to attempt Guinness World Record with July 4 fireworks display
The White House is planning to attempt a Guinness World Record with a massive fireworks display on July 4 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. The display, which will feature 860,754 fireworks, is expected to be the largest in history and will be launched from several locations in Washington, D.C. The event is part of a series of celebrations organized by the Freedom 250 commission to commemorate the country's semiquincentennial.
- ▪The White House is partnering with fireworks firm Pyrotecnico to break the record for the largest firework display.
- ▪The display will feature 860,754 fireworks and will be launched from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, West Potomac Park, and eight barges.
- ▪The event is part of a series of celebrations organized by the Freedom 250 commission to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
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Administration White House to attempt Guinness World Record with July 4 fireworks display Comments: by Sarah Davis - 05/22/26 4:08 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Sarah Davis - 05/22/26 4:08 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING The White House has unveiled a slate of celebrations to mark America’s 250th anniversary this summer, including a record-breaking fireworks show on July 4. Freedom 250, the White House commission planning these events, is partnering with fireworks firm Pyrotecnico in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record for “largest firework display,” Axios reported last week. Pyrotecnico will supply 860,754 fireworks for a 40-minute show, according to plans shared with The Hill on Friday.
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