Kennedy Center Offers Paid Packages and Free Viewing for July 4 Fireworks

The Kennedy Center is offering a $25,000 'Presidential' package for up to 36 guests to view the July 4 fireworks from its roof terrace. The package includes three premier reserved tables, prominent on-site signage recognition, and listing as a 'Presidential Sponsor' on the commemorative event map. Of that amount, $18,912 is tax deductible.

A $15,000 'Vice Presidential' package covers up to 24 guests with two reserved tables and nearly $11,000 in tax deductions. A $7,500 'Statesman' package seats 12 guests at one table with nearly $5,500 deductible. Single 'Red Pass' tickets cost $600 and 'Blue Pass' tickets cost $425, of which $250 is deductible.

Children's passes are $125 each. All packages except children's passes qualify for tax deductions. , fireworks show is sponsored by the Trump-backed organization Freedom 250 and is scheduled to begin at 10:30 p.m.

Or 11 p.m. President Trump is scheduled to speak before the display. The Kennedy Center also offers free viewing of the fireworks on its REACH plaza, where concessions will be available. A U.S. District Court judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade in May 2026, and the name was removed in June.

The board had voted in December to change the name to the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In June the board voted to form an endowment fund in President Trump's name.

The Kennedy Center is facing a potential financial crisis amid a dispute over construction and court-ordered name restoration. Attorneys for Rep. Joyce Beatty stated it will have 'no meaningful operations after July 5, 2026' absent further action.