The fireworks are expected to start around 10:30 PM, though there was some uncertainty and one report said they could slip closer to 11 PM depending on speeches and performances.

Timing

  • Officially, the start time was announced as 10:30 PM.
  • Local reporting noted a possible delay to 11 PM, but the Secret Service was still anticipating 10:30 PM.
  • The timing may shift if earlier events run long.

Context

This is for the Washington, D.C. July Fourth fireworks tied to America’s 250th birthday celebration on the National Mall.