Hoover Dam lit with red, white, and blue lights and flag for America 250

Red, white, and blue lights now illuminate Hoover Dam, which sits on the border between Nevada and Arizona. A 300-foot-wide by 150-foot-tall American flag weighing 2,000 pounds was suspended across the structure. The installation launched the "road to America 250" events and honors service members who died in the line of duty, according to a press release.

The same flag had previously been used at Indianapolis Colts and Las Vegas Raiders football games.

Ceremony and statements Governors from both states attended the unveiling. Gov.

Gov. Joe Lombardo (R-NV) stated, "For generations, Hoover Dam has stood as one of the greatest engineering achievements in American history. "

Twenty-one thousand workers completed the project, which later supported regional growth. The evening light display will continue through July Fourth, weather permitting.