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More Than 2,500 Drones Form Patriotic Display Over Texas for America 250
Over 2,500 drones illuminated the Texas sky in a coordinated light show marking the nation's 250th anniversary. The display was part of ABC's multi-platform broadcast covering celebrations across all 50 states.
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More than 2,500 drones lit up the sky over Texas on July 4 as part of a patriotic display marking America's 250th anniversary. The drone show was one element of ABC's 24-hour broadcast titled "Disney Celebrates America," which began July 3 and continued through July 4.
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News anchor David Muir led coverage across all 50 states. The network aired segments from multiple locations, including an eagle-eye view from a 110-foot Ferris wheel at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. The fair closed briefly on Friday due to dangerous heat before reopening later that day. Organizers delayed Saturday's opening from 10 a.m. to noon for the same reason.
The Coast Guard deployed more than 1,000 additional personnel and 79 boats to 13 cities. Officials closed a section of the Potomac around the D.C. monuments to boaters ahead of a larger fireworks display. "We've surged over 1,000 additional people, in addition to our regular Coast Guard forces, 79 boats to 13 cities to make sure we are prepared for any contingency," Adm.
Kevin Lunday told ABC News.
Seventy-five people from countries including Algeria and Ukraine were naturalized as citizens at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate. ABC News and National Geographic also released a list of "7 Natural Wonders of America," which includes the Appalachian Mountains stretching 2,000 miles from Alabama to Canada.
