Trump Plans ‘Patriot Games,’ National Fair for 250th Anniversary

The National Mall in Washington.

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President Donald Trump announced a slew of events to celebrate America’s 250th birthday next year, including a parade, athletic competition for high schoolers and fair on the National Mall.

The president said a new organization — called Freedom 250 — would work with states, companies and organizations across the country to put on the events.