Kennedy Center to offer $25,000 July 4 fireworks package with air-conditioned lounge

Published July 1, 2026 4:58pm ET | Updated July 1, 2026 4:58pm ET



The Kennedy Center is rolling out $25,000 VIP rooftop tickets for its Independence Day fireworks celebration, a high-dollar event that comes as the venue faces financial blows over donations tied to President Donald Trump’s name being removed from the building.

The performing arts center was scheduled to close starting July 4 for a two-year $250 million renovation project under the direction of the Trump administration, but a federal judge blocked the plan to close the venue, instead ordering it to remain open.

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