Trump administration officials announced that the July 4 fireworks display at the National Mall will feature approximately 850,000 fireworks over a 40‑minute period, roughly 50 times the usual quantity and double the typical show length. The National Park Service, which organizes the event, advised residents to remain indoors during and after the fireworks and to wear N95 masks when outdoors to reduce irritation symptoms. Funding for the display comes from $1.6 million in entry‑fee revenue, a amount five times greater than normally allocated for the celebration. The administration has directed at least $90 million from park entry fees toward projects including $76 million for repairs to fountains such as the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Department of the Interior noted a $35.4 billion maintenance and repair backlog as of September 2025. Internal documents obtained by the Washington Post indicate that the president may have circumvented congressional oversight by using a public‑private partnership named Freedom250. The agency has not responded to requests for comment.