US Embassy marks Independence anniversary in Brussels

A show takes place at Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels, Belgium, 28 June 2026, ahead of a reception marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The United States Embassy in Belgium described the invitation-only event as the largest American Independence celebration outside the United States this year, with more than 5,000 guests expected, while activists and some local residents criticized the celebration over its environmental impact, the privatization of public space and the ambassador’s close political ties to US President Donald Trump.