President Trump Announces 'A Salute to America' for Fourth of July The president took to Twitter to reveal the event. Trump has been hinting at such an event for a while. President Donald Trump, to 'The Hill' According to city officials, the event will be similar to previous Fourth of July celebrations held at the nation's capital. D.C. Mayor spokesperson, via Complex According to the 'Washington Post,' "no final decisions have been made" as to where the celebration will be held.