Donald Trump is gearing up to launch what promises to be a “very special event” to kick off America’s 250th Anniversary celebrations on Independence Day.
At a Glance
- President Donald Trump will hold a “very special, patriotic event” in Iowa on Thursday, July 3, to kick off the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.
- The event will be held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m. Central Time.
- It marks the start of a year-long commemoration that will culminate on July 4, 2026.
- The visit comes as the Senate advances Trump’s signature “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” a major legislative priority.
A Patriotic Kickoff in a Key State
President Donald Trump will travel to Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, to host a major rally that will serve as the official kickoff for a year-long celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. The “very special, patriotic event” will be held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and is designed to honor the nation, its history, and its heroes.
“I am thrilled to announce that I will be traveling to one of my favorite places in the World, beautiful Iowa… to kick off the very beginning of our exciting Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary!” Trump said in a statement. He specifically cited Iowa’s strong support for him in past elections as a reason for choosing the state for this significant event. “Iowa voted for me THREE TIMES, because they love my Policies for our Wonderful Farmers and Small Businesses, and they LOVE AMERICA!”
Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
The Iowa rally marks the beginning of a larger, nationwide initiative to commemorate the “USA 250” milestone, which will culminate on July 4, 2026. According to a report from Breitbart, the administration’s plans include the creation of a special White House Task Force and the development of the National Garden of American Heroes.
“This special event serves as the magnificent start of a dynamic, year-long commemoration across our beautiful country, unveiling a vision for a renewed commitment to America’s future,” said former Treasury spokesperson Monica Crowley.
A Victory Lap on a “Big, Beautiful Bill”
The visit to Iowa is also perfectly timed for a political victory lap. It comes just as the U.S. Senate is advancing Trump’s signature legislative package, the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” which makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent and funds new border security measures.
Trump is expected to tout the bill’s progress at the rally. “Our Country is going to explode with Massive Growth,” he said in a recent statement about the bill, reported by Fox News. The Iowa event provides a perfect opportunity for the President to rally his base, celebrate a legislative win, and wrap it all in the patriotic themes of America’s 250th birthday.
