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Allies Mark U.S. 250th Anniversary With Flyovers, Messages and Naval Review
France, Britain, Canada and other nations staged public tributes on July 4 and 5, 2026. Leaders sent written messages and naval units joined a U.S.-hosted fleet review off New York.
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Allied governments marked the United States' 250th anniversary of independence with coordinated displays, messages and joint military events on July 4 and 5, 2026. France illuminated the Eiffel Tower with a "USA 250" projection on July 3 and staged fireworks and drone shows at the Palace of Versailles.
The Royal Canadian Air Force and U.S.
Air Force conducted a joint flypast over Ottawa on July 4. Niagara Falls was lit in red, white and blue, and Canada announced plans to plant 250 maple trees in Washington, D.C., and the 13 states that border Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney quoted former President Franklin D.
" France, Britain and Canada joined more than 130 other foreign navies and coast guards for the Sail 4th 250 International Aerial and Naval Review off New York on July 4. The U.S. Navy hosted the event, which featured more than 50 American vessels and included military exercises.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy compared Ukraine's current struggle to the American fight for independence and thanked the United States for military and political support.
