Brussels marks 250th anniversary of US independence with concerts, fireworks and drone show

No Comment Video. Brussels marks 250th anniversary of US independence with concerts, fireworks and drone show Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 29/06/2026 - 7:51 GMT+2 Thousands gathered in Brussels for the US Embassy's "Freedom 250" celebration, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence with senior Belgian, US and NATO officials in attendance. Thousands of people gathered at Brussels' Cinquantenaire Park as the US Embassy in Belgium celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence with its "Freedom 250" event. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and several US ambassadors joined the festivities, which featured military ceremonies, a commemorative cake, live music, a drone show and fireworks. While officials highlighted the longstanding ties between Belgium and the United States, some attendees voiced concerns about the current US administration, citing disagreements over foreign policy and domestic issues despite celebrating the historic milestone. Independence United States Brussels Top stories Now playing Next Brussels marks 250th anniversary of US independence with concerts, fireworks and drone show Now playing Next Algerians celebrate as dramatic draw seals World Cup knockout spot Now playing Next Woman rescued after car plunges into flooded sinkhole Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 29th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Joy as man pulled from rubble three days after Venezuela quake Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 28th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Heavyweights Deliver a Spectacular Finish in Qingdao Now playing Next More than 1,300 excess deaths in Europe amid brutal heatwave, WHO says Now playing Next Ukrainian forces strike two oil refineries in Russia Now playing Next Ukraine hits arms factory as Russian attacks kill two Now playing Next More than 68,000 people still missing in Venezuela after earthquakes Now playing Next Venezuela quake toll rises to 1,430 as searches continue for survivors Now playing Next ‘Even a five-year-old can do it’: Collecting river water samples helps map life on 10% of Earth Now playing Next The Big Question: What's stopping Europeans making the most of their money? Now playing Next Stars, Stripes, VIPs and Protests: Brussels hosts US Independence bash Now playing Next Swiss glaciers melting at alarming rate in June as Europe faces extreme heat ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave No Comment Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia ablaze after Russian missile and drone attack leaves at least nine hurt No Comment Lebanon: thousands mark Ashoura in Nabatieh amid rubble left by Israeli strikes No Comment Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals Iraq Iraqi political officials arrested on corruption charges in overnight raid Europe News Ukraine strikes two oil refineries in Russia as it continues to target Moscow's energy industry Venezuela More than 68,000 people still missing in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes Europe News Europe sees more than 1,300 excess deaths amid brutal heatwave, WHO says Travel News Poland's Route 666 to Hel makes its first journey Israel Israel's Netanyahu welcomes 'historic' Lebanon agreement as Hezbollah rejects it Europe News Europe send search and rescue personnel to Venezuela in response to massive quakes Sport Golden Score Drama and New Champions in Qingdao ADVERTISEMENT Lifestyle Vespa celebrates 80 years with a grand parade in Rome Europe News Kyiv and Moscow trade strikes as Ukraine hits arms factory deep in Russia Europe News Europe continues to swelter amid record-breaking temperatures Venezuela Venezuela quake death toll rises to 1,430 as searches continue for survivors Iran Bahrain says it was targeted by Iranian drones after US strikes on Iran China Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest building Europe News New Europol report delves into EU's most threatening criminal networks Sport Home Heroes and Japanese Stars Shine in Qingdao ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT