Ahead of America's 250th birthday this weekend, agencies are prepared for the possibility of an attack on Fourth of July crowds and parade-goers.That includes the Salute to America 250 Celebration and Fireworks in Washington, D.C., which the White House saids will be "one of the grandest displays of patriotism that the world has ever seen."More than a million people are slated to gather on the National Mall to hear President Donald Trump speak and watch "the largest pyrotechnics display in the history of the world," the White House said.People watch as U.S.President Donald Trump speaks during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
(Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)WHITE HOUSE UFC TERROR PLOT 'RINGLEADER' IS A MEXICAN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT, DHS CONFIRMSJason Pack, a retired supervisory special agent with the FBI, told Fox News Digital agencies have likely been preparing and coordinating for the event for weeks, if not months.Preparation work for the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair continues on the National Mall on June 22, 2026, in Washington, D.C.The fair will fill the mall with 150 exhibits from all 56 states and territories from June 25 to July 10.
(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)"It's a whole of government approach, not just one agency," Pack said."That's really important because that's how in the past [threats] were stovepiped and could have gotten missed." Send me a story idea: [email protected] Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv Facebook: Kelsie CairnsHe said he has not heard of any specific threats, but anything is possible.MASSACHUSETTS TOWN CANCELS JULY 4 CELEBRATION CITING LACK OF 'ADEQUATE PUBLIC SAFETY STAFFING'"Given it's the Fourth of July, which is a holiday that's so special to the country, there's no doubt that someone would want to," Pack said.While there will be heightened security in our nation's capital with millions of spectators expected to descend on D.C., experts say it's impo...