It’s almost time to ring in 2026 — and D.C. is celebrating on the National Mall.
The fireworks will begin at midnight to celebrate the new year.
To commemorate America’s 250th birthday in 2026, the Washington Monument will have a projection show and an illumination of a 250-foot birthday candle beginning on New Year’s Eve.
The illumination of the Washington Monument While the first projection show starts on New Year’s Eve, it will be lit up every night through Jan 5.
Watch the show live below:
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