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UFC Plans $60 Million White House Spectacle for 250th Anniversary
sports1 day ago

UFC Plans $60 Million White House Spectacle for 250th Anniversary

UFC aims to stage a grand White House event in June 2026 to celebrate the US’s 250th anniversary, with production costs potentially reaching $60 million, according to Puck News. The outdoor show on the South Lawn would host 3,000–4,000 cageside guests and an 85,000-person Ellipse viewing area, feature no public tickets, and include a 6–7 fight card; it would be significantly more expensive than UFC 306 at Sphere (~$21 million). A grass replacement bill could run $700k–$1 million, and Conor McGregor is not expected to participate. Renderings suggest a large-scale production is moving forward.

via MMA Mania|
#250th-anniversary#event-production#puck-news
politics5 days ago

FCC Chief presses broadcasters to pledge patriotic programming for 250th anniversary

FCC Chair Brendan Carr urged broadcasters to join a voluntary "Pledge America Campaign" to air patriotic, pro‑America content as part of White House efforts to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, suggesting civic education, national history programming, public-service announcements, and patriotic music. The move has drawn criticism for potentially expanding government influence over media and raising First Amendment concerns, with regulators also juggling ongoing mergers and regulatory requests that could affect broadcasters’ responses.

via Politico|
#250th-anniversary#broadcasters#fcc
America’s 250th Birthday Flares Up the Fight Over Black History
politics18 days ago

America’s 250th Birthday Flares Up the Fight Over Black History

As America nears its 250th anniversary, the White House’s rollbacks of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and moves to reshape how Black history is taught collide with critics’ warnings that civil-rights protections are at risk; federal agencies and cultural institutions have revised or removed Black history content, DEI offices are downsized, and debates over how history is preserved and narrated intensify.

via Axios|
#250th-anniversary#black-history#civil-rights
Trump unveils DC IndyCar street race for America's 250th birthday
world26 days ago

Trump unveils DC IndyCar street race for America's 250th birthday

President Donald Trump announced an IndyCar street race through Washington, D.C., as part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations, signing an executive order with Penske to route the race via landmarks like the National Mall. The order directs transportation and interior departments to designate a suitable route within two weeks, and organizers say the event will be free to the public.

via The Guardian|
#250th-anniversary#indycar#penske
IndyCar to Stage Historic National Mall Street Race for America’s 250th Birthday
sports26 days ago

IndyCar to Stage Historic National Mall Street Race for America’s 250th Birthday

INDYCAR announced the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., a street race around the National Mall planned for Aug. 21–23, 2026, authorized by an executive order signed by President Trump. The event aims to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, will be free to the public, televised on FOX, and organized with federal agencies and D.C.’s local government.

via INDYCAR.com|
#250th-anniversary#indycars#national-mall
Unmasking the Myths: Boston Tea Party's 250th Anniversary Sparks Controversy
historycultural-event2 years ago

Unmasking the Myths: Boston Tea Party's 250th Anniversary Sparks Controversy

Boston commemorated the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with grand celebrations, including reenactments, parades, and demonstrations. Crowds gathered at various locations, such as Faneuil Hall and Atlantic Wharf, to honor the historic event that marked a turning point in American history. Participants dressed in colonial attire, jeered at Redcoats, and dumped tea into Boston Harbor, echoing the spirit of the Sons of Liberty. The event showcased the significance of the Boston Tea Party in shaping the American Revolution.

via The Boston Globe|
#250th-anniversary#american-revolution#boston-tea-party
Reviving the Boston Tea Party: Rehearsal, Reenactment, and Controversy
historycultural-event2 years ago

Reviving the Boston Tea Party: Rehearsal, Reenactment, and Controversy

Boston commemorated the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with a grand reenactment that included a series of events throughout the city. Spectators witnessed reenactors bringing to life the fierce debates over British taxation on tea, while historical characters such as Paul Revere and Frederick Douglass took center stage. The reenactment concluded with fireworks and drew large crowds, providing a unique opportunity to bear witness to the events that occurred 250 years ago.

via The Boston Globe|
#250th-anniversary#boston-tea-party#faneuil-hall